Patient Handling Training
The aim of the People/Patient Handling Training Course is to provide participants with the knowledge,skills and attitude to enable them to lift and handle people/patients in accordance with good manual handling techniques.
We currently don not have any course dates scheduled, please contact us for more details.
Patient manual handling training and people moving is a requirement for all staff members working or wishing to work in the healthcare profession. This include healthcare assistants, nurses, porters, therapists and any individuals with the responsibility of manually aiding a persons movement.
People/Patient Handling Training Course Content
- Legislation
- The Musculoskeletal System
- Intervertebal Disc
- Anatomy, Structure & Function of the Spine
- Posture & Back Pain
- Fitness & Flexibility
- Ergonomics
- Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling of People
- Controversial Techniques
- Standard Preparation for Assistance
- Basic Stance
- General use of Equipment
- Use of Hoists & Slings
- Using Slide Sheets
- Encouraging Independent Mobility
- Methods of Assistance
- Assisting Babies & Small Children
- Assisting Individuals with Dementia, Anxiety & Non-Compliant Behaviour
- Assisting Plus-Size Individuals
Duration: Full Day
(½ day if candidates hold a valid manual handling cert or 1 day for both course)
Certification: Certificate of Attendance valid for 3 years
Price: from 70 euro
Price includes booklets and refreshments
Special instruction: To attend Patient Handling Training, participants must have completed a currently valid Manual Handling Certificate.
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical training.
Our Training and assessment programme enables you to gain the necessary training.
Successful People/Patient Handling Training course candidates get certified after demonstrating their skills and knowledge.
People/Patient Handling Training Course Assessment
Theory and Practical Examination
Course Certification:
On successful completion of this training course candidates will be awarded with a Ireland T&T Ltd certificate.
All instructors providing this training have successfully completed QQI manual handling and people moving instructor courses.
Course objectives
- By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Recognise a load which is too heavy or awkward
- Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system
- Conduct a patient handling risk assessment
- Lift and handle patients safely
