In this lesson we explore lifting and back safety for EMS providers.  Nearly every patient contact involves lifting and carrying which applies forces that can potentially injure your back. This RapidCE lesson explores incidence of injuries, spinal column anatomy, back injury causes, lifting principles, and strength and flexibility exercises to prevent back injuries.

Related posts:

1. Spinal Injury Assessment Part 1 CE Lesson
2. Discount on OSHA Introduction and General Safety Lesson
3. Things to Avoid On the Job in 2009

Tags: Back Injury, Lifting, RapidCE, Safety

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