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Patient Moving and Handling Course

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Our course is designed to instruct employees of varied healthcare professions in the theory and practice of safe patient moving and handling. It is aimed at all levels of employees, whose work involves the movement or assisting the movements of patients with injury or reduced mobility.

Who should attend?

This course is a training requirement for carers, healthcare workers, nurses, nursing home staff, first aiders, people working in hospitals and respite centers, hotel porters, and other workers who engage in manual handling or patient handling activities during their working day.
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Course Content.

  • Definition of Manual Handling
  • Legislation
  • Anatomy
  • Bio-Mechanics
  • Risk Assessment
  • Back Care
  • Principals of safe moving
  • Practical demonstration
  • Patient Moving and Handling Practical
  • Assessment and Exam

Please note due to popular demand places are limited.
All courses are delivered by QQI-qualified instructors.

The Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work, (General Applications) Regulations 2007, Chapter 4 of Part 2, outline the requirements that must be adhered to in relation to manual handling.

Delivery

Patient Moving and Handling Course is delivered in two modules. First covers theory related to Manual Handling in workplace, second concentrates on hands-on practical assessments.

Assessment

Each participant is individually assessed by instructor on proper lifting and moving techniques. Student are also requested to complete multiple choice quiz in the end of the classes.

Requirements

Students should be physically fit enough to carry out all required practical assessments including lifting, moving and transporting other people. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Renewal

In order to maintain you qualification after your two-year certification period you will be required to undertake the course again. There is no refresher training for people who currently have an in-date certificate.

Time

It usually takes 5 hours to complete, depending on the modules undertaken and the number of students attending.

Location

Killeenleagh,

Kanturk,

Co. Cork

P51 Y6H3

Certification

Certificate of attendance is awarded to all participants on successful completion of course and valid for 2 years.

Booking: Due to limited availability this course must be booked online.
Confirmation: Please note that your booking is not confirmed until you receive payment confirmation.
No Attendance: 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING
Course is delivered in English: All participants should have a level of English language proficiency that will allow them to interact with the instructor and be led by the Presentation/DVD/Videos.
Requirements: WE CANNOT ALLOW ENTRY OF ANY LATE PARTICIPANTS

 

Training at your premises? No problem!

This course can be also delivered on-site and tailored to your business needs. Our team establish, drive and consistently deliver high quality training and services. All our tutors and trainers are fully qualified and registered with relevant authorities and accrediting bodies. Contact us for more details.

Feel Free To Contact Us

For any queries regarding our training or services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Address

Killeenleagh, Kanturk, Co. Cork P51 Y6H3

Call Us

(+353) 87 225 2465

Email Us

frank@fthealthservices.com