Moving of People

Training can be carried out in house, at your venue across the UK.

Incorrect or controversial People Moving and Handling techniques could seriously injure you and/ or your patient. Update your knowledge and techniques with this fantastic training course and protect both yourself, and your patients from injury or discomfort.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Move and handle people in a way that requires the least amount of effort

Move and handle people in a way that provides greater comfort and dignity to the patient or resident

Understand manual handling legislation as it applies to Healthcare

Gain a better understanding of spinal mechanics

Look after your own back and that of patients / residents

Conduct a personal risk assessment for patients / residents

Safely move people with and without the use of specialist equipment

COURSE CONTENT

Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law

Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries

Biomechanics and Ergonomics

Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E

Lifting Objects

Key Elements of People Moving

Risks and Controls related to People Moving

People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan

People Moving Equipment

People Moving – Controversial Techniques

People Moving – Good Techniques

Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

OVERALL COURSE BENEFITS

At the end of the training course, you will have the competence to provide correct people handling techniques so that risks are reduced to yourself and patients/residents.