Manual Handling, Patient Moving and Health & Safety

Teacher

Admin22

Course description and benefits

This practical hands-on course is designed to train health care workers on injury prevention to patients and staff by using safe and appropriate manual handling and movement techniques. Participants will also learn about legal and regulatory issues relating to the movement of people in the work place.

Who will benefit

Doctors (all specialties)
Microbiologists
Clinical nurse managers
General nurses
Clinical risk assessors
Infection control nurses
Paramedics
Care workers
Care assistants
Health regulators
Health administrators
Porters

Course Outline

Risk assessment
Back injury and back care awareness
Principles of handling people
Basic lifting techniques
Using handling aids and equipment

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

Have practical knowledge of latest manual handling principles and practices and be able to apply this knowledge in their health care related roles.
Fully understand why and how injuries happen and be able to use risk assessment methods to avoid back injury and strain.
Obtain a Manual Handling Certificate and meet existing legal requirements in relation to moving and handling patients in the workplace.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches such as lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lecturers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.