This course is for individuals working in the Healthcare and Homecare Industry and aims to provide the theory and practice of safe patient moving & handling. Please note that this is a practical session only and theory must be completed online ahead of attending this course
€70.00 excl. VAT
7
Jan
Servisource, Unit 3 Quayside Business Park, Dundalk
2 hours, 30 minutes, 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Tue 7 Jan
7 January 2025
7 January 2025
2 hours, 30 minutes, 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Servisource, Unit 3 Quayside Business Park, Dundalk
It has of two main components, Online theoretical considerations and practical applications. The theoretical section involves introducing the issue of manual handling and the corresponding problem of back injuries in the workplace, legislation in this regard, following up with an explanation of safe handling practices. The most up to date information on patient risk assessment and considerations in terms of manual handling completes the theory section. Inanimate exercises and people handling scenarios are explained, demonstrated and practiced with course records compiled during each course. Tasks include moving inanimate objects, pushing and pulling, standing and sitting the patient, walking the patient, rolling/moving the patient in a bed, sitting to sitting transfers, repositioning the patient in a chair and assisting the fallen patient.
Course Duration - 3 Hours Approx
Price - €70
Certified for 2 Years
Cancellations:
– 5 working days or more before the course commencement date – you will be entitled to a full refund/credit – between 5 and 1 day notice – 50% Cancellation Fee will incur – less than 1 day before a course or non attendanceon the commencement day of a course – 100% cancellation fee will incur
