Legislation
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005)
Safety Health and Welfare at work (General Applications) Regulations 2007
SI No 299 of 2007 – Manual handling regulations 68 & 69
Course Aim
To provide participants with a good knowledge of Moving & Handling principles and practice moving inanimate objects and patients
Target Group
Family Carers
Nurses
Healthcare Assistants
Nursing Home staff
SNAs
Duration
1 Days
Location
Cork
Course Content
Legislation
The back: how it works, how it may be injured
Fitness and Flexibility
Ergonomics
Anatomy
Hazardous Loads
Spinal Biomechanics
Manual Handling Assessment
Principles of Safe Handling
Inanimate and Patient Handling Practical Sessions
Personal Protective Equipment
Good Housekeeping
Training Methods
The course is a mixture of theory, practical demonstrations and practical application of the theory in using moving and handling aids to move people safely. A workbook is also completed with moving and handling relevant questions.
Assessment Criteria
The Learner is assessed on their ability to complete a series of Patient Moving & Handling tasks safely.
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is issued upon successful completion of the training.
This certificate is valid for two years from date of issue.
For further details, please contact:-
The Training Unit, HealthCare Ireland, Ph: 086 3941848
Email training@healthcareireland.ie