Patient Handling

This comprehensive 1 day programme is designed to train participants how assist patients / people to move in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting.
Up to date techniques are thought to ensure it is safe for the carer and client.

Who should attend:

All staff engaged in lifting and handling patients during their working day

Course Programme:

• Legislation
• Structure of the spine & injury to the spine
• Fitness & Flexibility
• Ergonomics
• Workplace Assessment
• Principles of moving & handling
• Practical Session 1: Moving & Handling Inanimate Objects
• Practical Session 2: Moving & Handling Patients / People

This 1 day patient handling course will be delivered at your premises using your equipment at a time to suit your schedule

Course Manual:

This course comes with a comprehensive manual, which proves an excellent source of reference after completion of course.

Training Methodology:

Classroom based course, which is highly interactive and uses practical exercises and simulated case studies to reinforce understanding and learning.

Duration: 1 Day
Participation: 10 max

For more information on Patient Handling contact Carraig Safety Consultants