Description
The course intended for those with some experience of moving and handling who wish to progress to training others. Students will be able to train others who are required to move patients as part of their role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills in how to do so safely for them and their patient.
What you will learn
- An overview of health and safety legislation including the Manual Handling Regulations.
- Common injuries caused by patient moving and handling
- Long term consequences of injuries
- Common load handling hazards
- Completing a Patient Handing Risk Assessment
- Additional risks presented by patients with Dementia
- Overview of the TILE tool
- Good patient handling techniques
- Overview of using lifting equipment and mechanical aids
- Reporting Issues and accidents
- Planning and preparing for a moving and handling course
- Registration and needs assessment of students
- Student learning styles
- Basic presentation skills
- Dealing with interruptions
- Student assessment and record keeping
- Feedback and continuous learning
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