Aim:
To ensure that healthcare support workers and adult social care workers recognise the principles of safe moving and assisting and the safe use of equipment such as hoists.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the legislation surrounding moving and assisting
- Understand common injuries caused by moving and assisting and how to avoid them
- Understand the principles of risk assessment and ergonomics
- Be able to explain controversial techniques
- Know how to deal with falling / fallen clients Understand the importance of effective communication and team positioning
- Be confident in moving and assisting techniques including lateral transfers and hoist techniques
Certification:
Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate valid for 3 years.
Duration:
The course is 6 hours long for a group of maximum 12 delegates
Mapped to:
F/502/7587, links to HSC 2028, outcome 1, 2, 3.6, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6, MH203 outcome 1, 2,3, 4.1, 4.5, 4.6, 5.2, 5.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 7.
Availability:
With over 100 trainers across the country we can offer full flexibility with training dates. Simply request your required date and start time at checkout.
Joining instructions:
Once the course has been purchased you will receive an automated confirmation email. Shortly after, a detailed confirmation will be sent from our Head Office, along with a copy of our COVID-19 Secure Pledge and Terms & Conditions
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