Videos - Volunteer Shelter Training


Volunteer Shelter Training - Ankle Wrapping

Volunteer Shelter Training - Ankle Wrapping

- Published: 11/06/2019 | Duration: 02:22

In this video we demonstrate how to wrap an ankle for support when there is pain with walking or swelling around the area due to injury.

Preventing Falls/Loss of Balance

Preventing Falls/Loss of Balance

- Published: 05/03/2018 | Duration: 04:09

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to prevent an individual from falling or who is loosing their balance.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Power Wheelchair Basics

Power Wheelchair Basics

- Published: 11/27/2017 | Duration: 06:15

This video provides an overview of the components and use of a Power Wheelchair for volunteers at a general population shelter.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Cot to Wheelchair - Squat Pivot Transfer

Cot to Wheelchair - Squat Pivot Transfer

- Published: 09/19/2017 | Duration: 05:22

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a cot to a wheelchair using a squat pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Wheelchair to Cot - Squat Pivot Transfer

Wheelchair to Cot - Squat Pivot Transfer

- Published: 09/12/2017 | Duration: 04:57

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a wheelchair to a cot using a squat pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Asthma Inhaler and Spacer Assistance

Asthma Inhaler and Spacer Assistance

- Published: 01/28/2016 | Duration: 03:14

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to assist an individual in the use of an asthma inhaler with a spacer.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Asthma Inhaler Assistance

Asthma Inhaler Assistance

- Published: 01/28/2016 | Duration: 2:54

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to assist an individual in the use of an asthma inhaler.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Body Mechanics

Body Mechanics

- Published: 08/06/2013 | Duration: 03:31

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to use body mechanics when assisting individuals.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Chair with Arms to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

Chair with Arms to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/30/2013 | Duration: 06:29

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a chair with arms to a wheelchair using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using Standing Pivot

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/23/2013 | Duration: 06:29

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a wheelchair to a cot using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/16/2013 | Duration: 06:12

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a cot to a wheelchair using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Cot to Chair Transfer using Standing Pivot

Cot to Chair Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/09/2013 | Duration: 05:11

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a cot to a chair using a the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Chair to Cot Transfer using Standing Pivot

Chair to Cot Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/02/2013 | Duration: 05:00

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from chair to cot using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Slideboard

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Slideboard

- Published: 06/25/2013 | Duration: 04:42

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a cot to wheelchair using a slideboard.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using a Slideboard

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using a Slideboard

- Published: 12/10/2012 | Duration: 04:25

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from wheelchair to cot using a slideboard.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Standard Wheelchair - Up and Down a Curb

Standard Wheelchair - Up and Down a Curb

- Published: 12/03/2012 | Duration: 02:55

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to maneuver a standard wheelchair up and down a curb.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Standard Wheelchair Basics

Standard Wheelchair Basics

- Published: 11/28/2012 | Duration: 04:10

This video provides an overview of the components and use of a standard wheelchair for volunteers at a general population shelter.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Sitting and Standing from a Cot

Sitting and Standing from a Cot

- Published: 03/08/2012 | Duration: 06:28

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate methods to assist an individual from a lying to standing position from a cot. 

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Attaching a Gait Belt

Attaching a Gait Belt

- Published: 03/08/2012 | Duration: 01:09

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate  way to attach a gait bel. 

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Assistive Devices - Crutches

Assistive Devices - Crutches

- Published: 03/08/2012 | Duration: 02:19

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate use of assistive devices. In this video the use of Crutches is shown.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Assistive Devices - Walker

Assistive Devices - Walker

- Published: 03/08/2012 | Duration: 02:17

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate use of assistive devices. In this video the use of  Walkers is shown.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Assistive Devices - Cane

Assistive Devices - Cane

- Published: 03/08/2012 | Duration: 01:21

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate use of assistive devices. In this video the use of Canes is shown.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Assistive Devices - Walker, Crutches and Cane

Assistive Devices - Walker, Crutches and Cane

- Published: 03/08/2012 | Duration: 06:10

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate use of assistive devices. In this video the use of Canes, Crutches and Walkers is shown.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.