COURSE DESCRIPTION (For a Class Size of 12)
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion delegates will gain knowledge, skills, strategies and understanding around safe moving and handling. Delegates will have the chance to use the various moving and handling aids. They will also receive certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Legislation governing People Moving and Handling
- Responsibilities of Employers and Employees in relation to People Moving and Handling
- Definition of Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Risk assessment
- The Principles in Risk Control in Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Do’s and Don’t
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Structure of the Spine, muscles and disc
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- Unsafe Lifting Practices
- Lifting and carrying safely
- Techniques to avoid injury and strain
- Causes of Back pain
- Lifting using a good posture
- Types of Equipment used for People Moving and Handling
- Patient/Client Movers Moving and Handling
- People Moving – Controversial Techniques
- People Moving – Good Techniques
- Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving
- Knowledge and Skills Assessment
Course Curriculum
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