HME courses

...train others to handle inanimate loads. It is delivered in three one day modules which cover the knowledge and skills required to present a basic load handling course...

...care environments – manual handling advisors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others involved in teaching patient/client handling. IOSH Approved...

...of the key principles for safer manual handling in a range of situations Opportunities to practise training and presentation skills An assessment of participants...

...to handle inanimate loads in catering settings. It is delivered in two modules (the first two days, and the second one day) which cover the knowledge...

...on the training needs analysis the course may be delivered as a ½ or 1 day programme. Practical activities covered can be tailored to particular work settings...

...before attending this course. The ½ day course concentrates wholly on the safe use of hoists and slings A variety of teaching methods are used including groupwork...

...their moving and handling skills. There will be opportunities to discuss and practice handling and moving in specific situations that participants identify...

...Content includes: Legislation and the employers policy Risk assessment Principles for safer moving and handling Controversial handling practices Handling...

...as specified in the organisation's Moving and Handling of People Policy and Practice Arrangements A review of the manual handling risk assessment process...

...with access to the vehicles in use which has proved essential to be able to explore key moving and handling issues and posture care. Course includes...

...Carry out a fire risk assessment of their workplace Identify significant findings of the risk assessment and details of anyone who may be especially...

...Suitable for: It is particularly relevant to managers and supervisory staff employed in: care homes, public sector services and private care agencies...

...different aspects of a basic manual handling course, and participants have opportunities to prepare and deliver short teaching sessions, with advice and support...

...causes of injury, principles of safer moving and handlingModule B - Load handling, posture care and fitness Module C - Individual handling assessment and plans...

...train others to handle inanimate loads. It is delivered in three one day modules which cover the knowledge and skills required to present a basic load handling course...

...and support/supervise colleagues who have attended foundation level moving and handling training. It will inform them of the current legal and professional...

...Course includes: Understanding musculoskeletal injury Legal duties Manual handling risk assessment and the ergonomic approach Assessment tools including...

...assistance for people will need to acquire further skills. These can be made available through a number of sources e.g. HME's Foundation Course...

...It has been designed in a modular format to allow flexibility and meet the needs of different staff groups. Participants should have attended modules...

...social care or education settings and is tailored to apply to those working with adults or children. Course includes: Consideration of OT's responsibilities...