Most students with mobility needs will be supported by additional school staff. The school staff may be asked to perform activities foreign to them. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff during new activities, staff will require specialized training. It is important to note that staff should not perform new activities until they have been trained by the needed specialist, and have been able to return-demonstrate those skills.

Your school-based physical therapist (PT) can provide staff training for all (but not limited to) the following situations:

• General transfer techniques and proper body mechanics

• Student transfers with/out additional adult support

• Student transfers using mechanical lifts

• Supporting students during hallway mobilization, stair use, and mobility devices use

• Mobility and positioning equipment set-up and use

• Monitoring of students during equipment use

• Application and removal of braces

• Supporting students in restrooms during personal hygiene care

• Supporting students during recess and playground activities

• Supporting students during emergency building evacuations

• Supporting students during school transportation

• Supporting student during field-trip activities