Bariatric Patient Transfer and Mobilization Training

The following Bariatric Patient Transfer and Mobilization Training course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to safely and effectively transfer and mobilize bariatric patients. This training emphasizes injury prevention, patient dignity, and adherence to safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) standards through the use of specialized equipment, teamwork, and bias-free care practices.

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Apply SPHM and no-lift principles to select appropriate bariatric transfer equipment based on patient mobility and transfer risk.

• Use respectful, bias-free communication during bariatric mobility care to support patient dignity, trust, and psychological safety.

• Respond to bariatric-specific emergency mobility needs using appropriate equipment, trained teamwork, and established facility procedures.

What you will learn:

• Introduction to bariatric patient handling

  • The importance of SPHM in protecting staff and patients

• Dynamic Risk Assessment (T-I-L-E)

• No-lift and minimal-lift policies

• Safe use of bariatric-specific equipment

• Air-assisted and friction-reducing devices

• Competency validation and hands-on practice

• Patient dignity and bias-free care

• Emergency preparedness for bariatric patients

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 1.25 hours.

American Medical Compliance, Inc. (AMC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AMC designates this activity for [insert credit hours] contact hours. Learners must complete the entire activity, including passing the quiz on the first or second attempt, to receive credit.

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.  American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of [insert credit hours] AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.

Providers approved by California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider # 18138 for [insert credit hours] Contact Hours.

No relevant financial relationships exist for any individual in a position to control the content of the educational activity.

Our continuing education program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare professionals as they strive to improve patient care outcomes and maintain a safe workspace. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address identified educational needs that support the continuous professional development of our healthcare community.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of OSHA, EEOC, DOL, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO (Government Sourced Material). The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by OSHA, EEOC, DOL, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in the State and Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.