1 Day Course
Learn the skills to handle and move patients safely and securely.
Nursing staff, Healthcare workers and carers are involved in moving and handling patients on a daily basis and can be easily injured if the correct equipment/method is not used to aid the moving and handling of patients. This one-day programme is designed to train participants how to handle and move patients with the use of certain equipment and also recommend the best methods /techniques in a manner, which is safe for themselves and their patients.
Who Should Take This Course?
Anyone who is handling or moving patients during their working day.
Training Methods:
Theory and Practical sessions.
Learning outcomes
- State the relevant safety legislation.
- Identify risks of working with patients.
- Identify and assess when and which mechanical aids should be used when moving or handling patients.
- Move, Handle and Transfer patients safely.
- Describe the limitations of the spine and methods of lifting/movement which can protect the back.
- Recognise loads which are too heavy or awkward.
Course Content Includes:
Theory Section
- Introduction to Patient Handling.
- Implication of the Legislation / Safety Statement.
- Anatomy / Basics of the Musculoskeletal System.
- Good Back care / Fitness.
- Ergonomic Assessments.
- Basic Principles of Safer Handling.
Practical Session
- Inanimate Lifting.
- Basic Lifts.
- Patient Handling / Moving.
- Falling or Fallen Patient.
- Turning Patient in bed.
- Moving Patient up in bed.
- Sitting Patient Forward.
- Moving seated patient up in bed.
- Moving Patient from bed.
- Moving seated patient from bed to chair.
- Assisting patient to walk.
- Transfer patient from bed to trolley.
Assessment
The course assessment includes practical skills demonstrations.
Certification
ASL Patient Handling Certificate valid for 2 years.