5 Day Manual Handling Risk Assessment

Course Outline

• Day 1 - Theory surrounding Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Day 2 - Manual Handling Techniques - A practical session
• Day 3 - Theory surrounding Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Day 4 - Successful completion of a Risk Assessment Form
• Day 5 - Case Studies - A practical session

Please Note:

• Days 2 and 3 may be swapped around due to availability of training venues - please check with trainer
• Day 5 will be evaluated and work given in on that day will be assessed for competency
• Exercises and workshops are introduced throughout the course to provide ample opportunity for discussion, comment and opinion
• Certificates will be awarded on successful completion of the Assignment

Day 1 - Theory Session

• Course outline and objectives
• What is Risk Assessment?
• Definitions
• Risk Calculation
• 5 Stages of Risk Assessment
• Legislation
• Health Issues - Impact on Risk Assessment
• Spinal Awareness
• Musculo Skeletal Injury
• Intrinsic and Extrinsic Risks

Day 2 - Manual Handling Practical Session

• Wheelchairs
• Walking aids
• Holds
• Use of handlig belts, slide sheets
• Use of hoists
• Transfers and comfort - bed, chair, commode, etc
• Aiding Service Users to sit, stand, walk
• Vehicle techniques
• Emergency situations - fallen client

There will be ample opportunity to practice techniques

Day 3 - Theory Session

• AAPEE
• Base to Face checkpoints
• What is Manual Handling?
• Ergonomics
• Informal Assessments
• Understanding Mobility
• Levels of function
• Mobility assessments
• Writing skills
• Guidelines for lifting and lowering
• Understanding client needs
• Assessing client handling needs
• Unsafe techniques
• Unsafe holds

Day 4 - Successful Completion of a Risk Assessment Form

This day will introduce you to a Risk Assessment Form. We will thoroughly explore all aspects of the form and there will be an opportunity to look at actual examples of completed Risk Assessments and discuss. You will need this information to satisfactorily complete Day 5 Assignments

Day 5 - Case Studies and Competency Assessments

Participants will be given 3 separate case studies and be given the chance to explore the handling issues each one presents. They will then choose one task and complete a set of requirements using a given Risk Assessment framework. The completed task will then be handed in for assessment.

Each participant will receive comprehensive notes and handouts during the course and all information may be referred to during the assessment tests to help provide a complete and thorough Risk Assessment of the task involved

Participants must attend all 5 days to receive their certificate