Handle with Care,
Lift with Precision
This professional training course focuses on the application of safe manual handling techniques tailored for healthcare workers, carers, and any personnel who assist with patient mobility.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, the principles of biomechanics, and the correct use of equipment to move or lift patients safely. Our goal is to enhance safety, reduce work-related injuries, and ensure that best practices in patient handling are consistently applied in all healthcare settings.
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at anyone whose role involves assisting with patient movement, including:
- Healthcare Workers (Nurses, Aides, and Clinical Staff)
- Carers (In-home carers, Nursing Home Staff, and Respite Care Providers)
- First Aiders in workplace or public environments
- Occupational Safety Managers who oversee handling safety protocols
This training is ideal for individuals working in environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
On completion of the Patient Handling Training Course, learners will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of health and safety regulations related to patient handling.
- Be proficient in the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, including how the body works and how incorrect handling methods can cause injury.
- Master the practical techniques required to safely lift and move patients, ensuring comfort and safety for all parties involved.
- Be able to assess risks and implement strategies to prevent injuries.
- Understand and apply ergonomically sound principles to reduce strain and promote long-term health for caregivers.
The course is structured to cover the following critical areas:
- Principles of Safe Patient Handling: Introduction to manual handling principles and why they are critical in healthcare.
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Techniques for identifying potential risks in patient handling scenarios and practical ways to mitigate them.
- The Anatomy of the Spine and Musculoskeletal System: Detailed insights into the structure of the body to understand how improper handling affects patients and healthcare workers.
- Application of Levers and Laws of Motion: Scientific principles that help in minimizing strain when lifting or moving patients.
- Impact of Incorrect Handling: How poor techniques can harm both patients and caregivers and how to avoid these situations.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Guidelines for when and how to use PPE to ensure safe handling.
- Physical Fitness: The importance of caregiver fitness to perform patient handling tasks safely.
- Patient Mobility Techniques: Step-by-step guidelines on normal patient movement, including transfer, lifting, and repositioning.
Duration and Delivery
- Duration: The course is delivered in a half-day classroom session, ensuring that it fits into busy work schedules while still delivering comprehensive training.
- Maximum Participants: 10 trainees per session for personalized instruction and hands-on practice.
