What is covered?
This safe moving and handling full day is for anyone who works in health and social care and uses moving and handling equipment on a regular basis.
Course Content
Theory Element:
- Relevant Health & ‘safety Law and local policy
- Back facts
- Anatomy and biomechanics
- Principles of lifting
- Ergonomics
- Risk Assessment
- Unsafe lifting practices
Practical Element:
- Sit to stand
- Walking – independent and supported and managing the fallen person
- Stand aids
- Hoist & sling checklist
- Active hoist
- Passive hoist
- Profiling bed
- Log rolling
- Slide sheets and in-bed systems
Course Duration
Full day
Cost
£80 per person
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