Course Introduction
A 1-day course covering both the theory and the practical skills of moving people safely in different settings.
Course Overview
This course provides both theory and practical skills for safely assisting and moving people in a variety of settings. Up to 12 delegates per course, delivered by highly experienced emergency medics with real-life experience. All courses can be accredited if required.
Course content:
- Importance of safe manual handling
- Injuries caused by incorrect handling
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Manual handling risk assessments
- Personal handling plans
- Personal safety, health and dignity
- Unsafe manoeuvres
- Anatomy of the spine and movement mechanics
- Principles of moving people safely
- Emergency handling procedures
- Equipment testing and servicing
- Practical movement techniques (solo, team, using aids and equipment)
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