Manual Handling in Care Settings

Manual Handling in Care Settings

Course Information:

Average time: 12 hours learning time to complete, spread over a period of 1 month.

Overview:

This course is designed as a knowledge based introduction to manual handling principles in residential care settings. This Distance Learning course may be used either in isolation to develop a basic understanding of the subject, or as an introductory module to the Aaron Training Instructor Facilitated Manual Handling course that delivers practical hands on training in the workplace.

The course covers the basic principals of Manual Handling in care settings. In particular it addresses HSE concerns on employee training with regards to avoiding back injuries.

Subjects Covered:

• Manual handling injuries in the workplace.
• The structure of the back.
• The basic principles of manual handling.
• Recognising workplace hazards.
• Risk Analysis in the workplace
• Analysis of the workplace environment.
• Handling risk management.
• Scenario examples for assisting patients.
• Simple Aids.
• Mechanical Aids.
• Completing a HSE Risk Assessment.
• Completing a MAC Assessment.