WHY DO YOU NEED THIS COURSE?
Training can be carried out in house at your venue in Manchester, Birmingham and now across the UK.
Incorrect or controversial People Moving and Handling techniques could seriously injure you and/ or your patient. Update your knowledge and techniques with this fantastic training course and protect both yourself, and your patients from injury or discomfort.
Move and handle people in a way that requires the least amount of effort
Move and handle people in a way that provides greater comfort and dignity to the patient or resident
Understand manual handling legislation as it applies to Healthcare
Gain a better understanding of spinal mechanics
Look after your own back and that of patients / residents
Conduct a personal risk assessment for patients / residents
Safely move people with and without the use of specialist equipment
Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law
Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques - L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving - Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving Equipment
People Moving - Controversial Techniques
People Moving - Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving
At the end of the training course, you will have the competence to provide correct people handling techniques so that risks are reduced to yourself and patients/residents.
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