Manual Handling
Training
In London
Description
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Type
Training
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
To give candidates a more informed understanding of manual handling techniques and practical use of equipment. The course will provide you with a sound knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and common pathology of the human spine. It will help you gain an understanding of how the back works, how to protect your own health and that of those in your care. Suitable for: Carers who move or need to handle people as part of their daily tasks are the most at-risk group when it comes to back injury. We are more likely to injure ourselves than people in any other profession. Annual manual handling training is mandatory.
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Manual Handling
This course covers the practical aspects of moving and handling people safely. It is recommended that all staff are updated at least annually in moving and handling people. The most common form of injury caused by incorrect manual handling is spinal injury.
Course content:
- Legal requirements
- Reporting of injuries
- Principles of safe manual handling
- Causes of back pain
- Principles of correct manual handling
- Assessing clients needs
- Risk assessment
- Practical use of hoist
- Looking after yourself
Additional information
Students per class: 15
Manual Handling