When assisting a patient in and out of a wheelchair or bed or any other immobile object, care must be taken to cause least possible fatigue and stress. The aim should be to move in such ways to take maximum advantage of gravity and momentum. The patient should be aware of the process being undertaken and the PTA should be well-versed and confident with the steps. In this VR training program, learners will practice the process of assisting a patient from a wheelchair on to the bed, using a transfer belt. The detailed and step-by-step procedure is designed in a manner to provide relevant and adequate practice of the process, helping physical therapy aides perform with confidence and ease.

Physical limitations or disabilities that affect the lower extremities of the body may cause ambulatory problems for some patients. They may be prescribed ambulation devices to assist in their movement. These devices, like crutches and wheelchairs, are designed to facilitate individual movements without assistance. When initially prescribed, patients need to be trained to efficiently use these devices. In this VR training program, as physical therapy aides, learners will help assist virtual patients learn and get well acquainted with the three-point gait program. The activity is broken down into steps where learners can perform, learn and improve, as required.

Diseases causing movement disorders often result in a loss of balance and coordination. Through exercise programs like range of motion exercises, improvement in muscle control can be achieved. Range of motion exercises can be performed on the upper, lower or both extremities. These exercises involve performing movements of muscles and joints using the available range of motions. In this VR training program, learners will perform and practice the range of motion exercises on the upper extremity of a virtual patient, similar to what a learner would do with a real patient in a real-world set up. These steps provide aides with the much-needed practice to perform these activities in a smooth and confident manner.

A patient arriving at a physical therapy facility may require help in being transported inside the building. As per policy of most facilities, a wheelchair is used for this purpose. All physical therapy aides must be well-versed with the procedure of assisting a patient, on a wheelchair, enter the facility as smoothly as possible. The presence of a curb may require additional care on the part of the PTA. This lesson helps a PTA practice the process of maneuvering a wheelchair with a patient onto a raised area. Following this step-by-step exercise, learners will be able to perfect the steps of the process which will help them execute the job in a real-world scenario with efficiency.

Helping a patient on a wheelchair descend a curb or any raised area needs a great deal of practice. The process should not cause any kind of discomfort or jerk to the patient as it may lead to further complications, in specific cases. As a PTA, before performing this activity in an actual facility, thorough practice sessions must be taken. This program offers learners step-by-step activities in the task of descending the wheelchair. The course is designed to encourage learners complete every step in the process and get perfect with their job and ensure patient safety.