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MOVING PEOPLE SAFELY

Course Syllabus                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  • 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

  • Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law

  • Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries

  • Safe Lifting Techniques -T.I.L.E

  • 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

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

ASSESSMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                 

Following final assessment successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Award in Understanding and Enabling the Assisting and Moving of Individuals (QCF) and a Cerficate of Competence on use of equipment.

Course Duration: 1 Day

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