People Moving and Handling Training Course

People Moving and Handling - 1 Day

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Group Bookings Available! Receive this expert training course, for up to 20 delegates, for as little as £99 per person. Click here for your free quote!

Who Is This Course For?

This CPD accredited 1-day refresher training has been designed for all Healthcare Professionals whose work involves the Moving and Handling of People.

Why do you need this course?

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.

Course Objectives

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

Course Content

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

Course Benefits

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.

People Moving and Handling - 1 Day

Accredited by
The CPD Standards Office
= 7 hours of CPD

Group Bookings Available! Receive this expert training course, for up to 20 delegates, for as little as £99 per person. Click here for your free quote!

Who is this course for?

This CPD accredited 1-day refresher training has been designed for all Healthcare Professionals whose work involves the Moving and Handling of People.

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.

Why do you need this course?

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.

Objectives

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

Course content

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

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Accredited by
The CPD Standards Office
= 7 hours of CPD

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People Moving and Handling - Training Course Held at Your Place of Work

Date	Your choice
Duration	1 Day
Fee	£795+VAT (8 delegates max) As little as £99 per delegate

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