People-Patient Handling Training Course

Patient Handling Training Course Runs: Contact Us

Course Duration: 4 hours

Times: 1pm – 5pm

Venue: C1 Centre Point, Business Park, Dublin 12

The training course can also be delivered at your premises at any time.

This course is designed to instruct employees in the theory and practice of safe patient handling. To comply with Part 4 Chapter 2 of the “General Application Regulation Regulations 2007, Manual Handling of Loads”,

which states that staff engaged in manual handling must be given appropriate training. Safe Patient Handling techniques can reduce the risk of injury to both the employee and the Patient.

Patient Handling Course Objectives

On completion of this Patient Handling course participants will be able to:

Recognize 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.

Patient Handling Training Course Content

Dangers of careless and unskilled methods
Legislation
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Principles of levers and laws of motion
Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
How the body is harmed through incorrect patient handling techniques
Importance of physical fitness
Personal protective equipment
Normal patient movement
Patient handling aids & techniques

Guardian Safety Trainers

Guardian Safety is a FETAC registered training provider and all instructors are fully qualified Patient Handling Instructors, having achieved Level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications. All course instructors hold a minimum of Train the Trainer qualification and are qualified safety practitioners holding a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Maximum Participants per Course 8

Who Should Attend

Employees whose work involves the movement or assisting the movements of patients with injury or decreased mobility. This course is suitable for carers, First Aiders, healthcare workers, those working in Nursing homes, hospitals, and respite centers.

Prerequisites:

To attend People Handling Training, participants must have completed a currently valid Manual Handling Certificate. Attendance to Manual Handling Training is optional.

Assessment

Theory test, followed by a practical assessment of safe patient handling.

Additional Information

DVD and laptop/projector presentations are used. Notes on safe Patient Handling are provided for each participant.

Patient Handling Attendance Certification

Guardian Safety Patient Handling Attendance Certificate for each attendee.

Special Instructions For This Course

Course participants should wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing (trousers) and closed-toe shoes.

Any special needs /requirements should be identified at the time of booking.

How to book

Email info@guardiansafety.ie

Phone 01-4243013