Abstract: A patient transfer platform that is used by the patient to lift himself/herself using his/her upper body strength to a supported position on a non-slip platform rollable on lockable wheels or casters which is then easily maneuvered about even when supporting the patient so that many partially disabled persons could remain in their homes with their families instead of being institutionalized. A method of transferring a patient that utilizes the patient transfer platform is also provided. The patient transfer platform includes a patient support deck assembly, a support frame having four frame legs secured to the patient support deck assembly and a rear trailing arm assembly secured to the patient support deck assembly.