3 Things Before You Start

Bed Mobility: Scooting

1. Don’t teach a skill you can’t do successfully

No one will be “sold” on your new ideas - or use them - if you can’t get them to work. It is best to practice and develop your expertise before presenting new information to your students.

2. Choose your words carefully

Make sure that you present the information at a level that is appropriate for your students.

3. Don’t have your students “pretend.”

When teaching a skill, try to work in the environment closest to the “real thing.” Bed mobility is a lot harder on a hospital bed than on the raised mat table in class. If you are instructing students, use the “real” equipment and don’t take shortcuts. When analyzing movement components during a functional task, such as dressing, have the students use actual clothing. Their movement will be more normal.