Course Aim:
| - | To provide Students in healthcare settings with the training and practical skills required to lift and move patients safely. |
Course Content:
| - | Relevant Legislation. |
| - | Risk Assessment. |
| - | Anatomy and physiology of the spine. |
| - | Biomechanics of manual handling. |
| - | Common causes of back injury. |
| - | Common exercises for everyday use. |
| - | Care of the back in everyday life. |
| - | Risks specific to patient handling. |
| - | Safe Patient Handling Techniques. |
| - | Practical Demonstrations and Skills. |
| - | Use of common lifting and moving equipment. |
Course Duration:
| - | 1/2 day Theory Online |
| - | 1/2 day Theory & Practical |
Course Fee: €80
How to apply: For further information please e-mail training@medicall.ie or phone (01) 4 966 933 (Option 2) or click on Book a Course.