This course provides learners with information about the inherent risks associated with lifting and handling patients as well as measures aimed at injury prevention for healthcare facilities and caregivers. This course is intended for healthcare workers who are responsible for patient handling and movement (lifting), which includes RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants and patient transport technicians. Other pertinent audience members include risk managers, safety officers, quality managers, administrators who influence workplace safety and anyone responsible for maintaining lifting devices.