Title: Identify principles and precautions related to lifting clients.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Lifting and Transferring Patients

Identification should reflect the following process:

- Plan the lift.
- Assess the environment.
- Gather equipment and assistance.
- Use good body mechanics.
- Know one's own limitations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to assess the environment prior to lifting a client?
- How might equipment be useful in lifting clients?