Safe Patient Handling Education

Patient handling injuries in healthcare can be among the most costly and severe injuries and can contribute to high employee turnover. Safe Patient Handling and Mobility uses technology to help move patients safely and reduce the risk of employee injury.

What we offer

Schedule a free consultation to learn how the SaPHE Lab can support your organization.

Safe Patient Handling New Employee Orientation

Customize training programs in safe patient handling techniques and equipment based on facility-specific policy education.

Return to Work Safety

Integrate safe patient handling training into return-to-work strategies for employees who have been injured at work or have lifting restrictions.

Safe Patient Handling Champion

Build a culture of safe patient handling at your facility. Learn patient population and equipment-specific techniques to prepare champions to teach peer-to-peer and help lead safety improvements.

Rent the SaPHE Lab

GateWay Community College has the only community college-based Safe Patient Handling Education (SaPHE) Lab in the Southwest.

Rental pricing

We offer a variety of pricing options. Standard lab rental and instructor fees are listed below. Customized recurring courses and partnership pricing may be available.

SaPHE Lab Rental Pricing

Service	Time / Details	Rate
Lab Rental	Up to 4 hours (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)	$720
Lab Rental	5–8 hours (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)	$1,000
Lab Rental	Up to 4 hours (Weekends / After Hours)	$1,000
Lab Rental	5–8 hours (Weekends / After Hours)	$1,500
Instructor Fee	Mon–Fri	$75 per hour
Instructor Fee	Weekends / After Hours	$100 per hour

Discounts for Maricopa partners and nonprofit organizations may apply.

Equipment, capacity, and lab features

Commercial equipment

Multiple mobile floor lifts
Powered and manual sit-to-stands
Walking aids with accompanying slings, sheets, and vests
Multiple friction reducing devices (slide sheets)
Two adjustable height stretchers
Two air assist devices for lateral transfers and floor rescues

Ceiling lifts

Six H-track, including one with track to bathroom
One bariatric set up
25 ft walking ceiling track

Supplies

Gait belts
Wheelchairs
Slide boards
Walkers
Commodes

Hospital beds

Two Med Surg
Two Long Term Care
One ICU
One bariatric

Additional lab features

Residential area for home health and family caregiver training
Car simulator to practice car transfers
Large screen for presentations
Capacity: Up to 24 people (2,000 square feet)

All major brands represented, including Arjo, Liko, Handicare, Wy’East, and HoverTech equipment—offering the flexibility to simulate your working environment.