Overview:
A course developed to provide basic awareness on the subject of manual handling, aimed at carers and support workers within the Health and Social Sector.
Aims & Objectives:
Aims & Objectives:
This awareness course is designed to provide the learner with the essential knowledge and skills required to offer the best professional approach and best practice in manual handling Procedures. Learners will:
- Gain an understanding of Manual handling
- Develop a clear vision about their role and responsibilities in ensuring good practice in manual handling with a Person Centre Approach
Learning outcomes:
A basic understanding of Manual handling in health and social care.
Course Outline:
Course overview:
The course looks at many different aspects of manual handling from its definition right through to good practice in line with Core Values and Person Centred Approach.
Course content:
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations and Legislation
- Complying with Legislation and Policies
- Policies in Your Setting
- Principles of Effective Manual Handling
- Teamwork
- Transfer
- Getting out of Bed
- Rolling over in Bed
- Other Moving/Positioning
- Equipment for Manual Handling
- Using Equipment - Hoists, Transfer Boards/Sheets, Slideboards, Turndiscs, Monkey Poles, Handling Belts
- Assessing Equipment
- Safe Practice
- Handling Techniques
- Unsafe Handling Techniques
- The Importance of Observation
This course encourages delegate participation through group discussion and practical work as well as individual input through subgroup and pair work. The trainer uses a range of facilitation and presentation techniques including PowerPoint, flip-chart work and tutor-led discussion, and delegates retain a comprehensive training pack for future reference and further reading
This course meets CQC Standard.
Intended For:
The course is an invaluable 'first step' for all who work in Health and Social Care.
It is also an excellent 'update' course.
