Manual Handling and Moving Refresher
Short course
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
1 Day
This refresher course for individuals who have previously undergone Manual Handling training enables delegates to identify, assess and carry out manual handling situations safely, for both patient and carer with awareness of their responsibilities under Health and Safety and Manual Handling Operation Regulations.Course objectives/key benefits:Review and up-date knowledge of the.
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About this course
To be working with people in the care field and previously undergone Manual Handling training.
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Course programme
This refresher course for individuals who have previously undergone Manual Handling training enables delegates to identify, assess and carry out manual handling situations safely, for both patient and carer with awareness of their responsibilities under Health and Safety and Manual Handling Operation Regulations.Course objectives/key benefits:Review and up-date knowledge of the principles of good practice in relation to manual handling as outlined in the objectives of the Manual Handling and Moving course.
Program
Who the course is aimed at:
For anyone involved with manual handling including Hospital staff, Nurses, Porters and carers of the elderly employed in hospitals, nursing or residential care homes.
Course content:
· A reminder of the regulations
· Review the causes of strain, fatigue and injury along with safe and efficient handling technique in practice.
· A practical demonstration on safer moving and handling of people
· How age, fatigue and general health can affect peoples ability to mobilise independently.
· Look at unsafe practice
Course tutor:
Jim Darrah
Training method:
Seminar including practical and group work.
Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
To be working with people in the care field and previously undergone Manual Handling training.
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
To be working with people in the care field.
Manual Handling and Moving Refresher