Course Details
Introduction
This one day course will cover all the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to help ensure that the students perform their duties effectively and with great care. There are no prerequisites to enrol on this course, but please be aware that there are several physical tasks that will take place throughout the course. A pre-course questionnaire will be handed to all students.
Course Topics
- Reasons for safe manual handling
- Consequences of poor manual handling
- Key legislation & responsibilities
- Causes of Work Related Upper Limb & MusculoSkeletal Disorders
- Unsafe patient handling and the consequences
- Risk assessments & available aids
Course Benefits
The Manual Handling of People is an important task in any care related business. If done incorrectly, service users and staff are at a high risk of injury or even death. For this reason, moving and positioning of people training is a high priority for managers and external regulators.
Assessment Method
- Multiple choice
- Practical assessment by tutor
Qualification Expiry
3 Years
Locations & Dates
Alpha | Swansea
| Dates | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Dec 24 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£85.00 ex. VAT | |
| 30th Jan 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£85.00 ex. VAT | |
| 27th Feb 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£85.00 ex. VAT | |
| 27th Mar 25 |
09:00am - 16:00pm Places Remaining |
£85.00 ex. VAT |
