Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 35c Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 35c Assists to Ambulate Using Transfer Belt.

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35c Assist to Ambulate Using a Transfer Belt

Supplies: transfer belt non-skid shoes

Must successfully demonstrate 11/14 steps

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Provide 360° privacy with a curtain, screen, or door.

Required Step: Before assisting to stand, place non-skid shoes on client

Before assisting to stand, ensure bed is in the lowest horizontal position

Before assisting to stand, ensure bed wheels are locked

Required Step: Before assisting to stand, assist client to sitting position with feet flat on floor

Before assisting to stand, place transfer belt on the client securely at the waist over clothing

Before assisting to stand, provide instructions to enable the client to assist in transferring, including a pre-arranged signal to alert the client when to begin standing

Stand facing the client to ensure the safety of the candidate and client during the transfer Count to 3 to alert the client to begin standing

On signal, gradually assist the client to stand by grasping the transfer belt on both sides with an underhand grasp while maintaining stability of the client’s legs by standing knee-to-knee or toe-to-toe with the client

Walk slightly behind and to one side of client while holding onto the transfer belt using an underhand grasp at the client’s lower back Walk with the client for a distance of at least 10 feet while holding transfer belt

Assist client back to bed and remove the transfer belt

Ensure signaling device is within reach and bed is in the lowest horizontal position

After completing skill, wash hands

Suggested Time: 4 minutes

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