Certified Stretcher Operator

Certified Stretcher Operator - Review (CSO)

Certified Stretcher Operator (CSO) is a review session to support retraining for providers.

1. Certified Stretcher Operator Review Structure
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Introduction to Stretcher Operations
1. Objectives
1. Body Mechanics & Safety Precautions
2. Body Mechanics - Safety
3. Body Mechanics - Reaching
1. Back Safety - Good Technique
1. Equipment
1. Dispatch Information
1. Equipment Inspection Pre-Check
1. Stretcher Overview
2. Stretcher Walk Around
3. Head/Backrest Operation
4. Leg Rest Operation
5. Backrest
6. Gurney/Stretcher Operations - Base Frame
7. Sidearm/Side Rails
8. Safety & Restraint Belt - Shoulder Harness Usage
9. Mattress Care & Maintenance
10. Lead Handle Usage
11. Gurney/Stretcher Positions (No Audio)
12. Equipment Limitations
1. Power Stretcher Loading Into a Vehicle
1. Approaching the Passenger
1. Initial Assessment of Passenger
1. Types of Transfers
2. Sit to Stand Transfer
3. Standing Pivot Transfer
4. Standing Pivot to Stretcher
5. Lateral Transfer Video
1. Proper Loading Techniques
2. Special Considerations for Passengers Audio
3. Safety Hook Use Video
4. Intergal Lug/Latch Securement
5. Stretcher Loading Into a Vehicle Video
1. Effects on Rear Facing Passenger
1. Proper Lifting
1. Loading Into the Vehicle
1. Unloading from Vehicles
1. Securing in the Vehicle
1. Preventative Maintenance
1. Review - Loading a Passenger
2. Objectives Review
1. Stretcher Resources
2. Stretcher Operations Quiz
3. CSO Certificate Verification
4. Online Course Survey - CSO®
5. Conclusion

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