This course provides learners with information & instruction on safe patient handling techniques which, if used correctly, may help prevent a back injury.
Course Aims and Objectives:
On completion of the Patient Handling course, learners will;
- Be aware of health & safety legislation
- Understand the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system & how it works
- Understand the practical techniques used to safely move or handle patients safely
Course Programme:
- Rolling the patient in bed – Sitting up
- Moving the patient around the bed using slide sheets
- Sitting the patient on the side of the bed – Sitting to standing
- Moving the patient from the bed to a chair – Walking the patient
- Movement of patient from bed to a trolley
- Use of hoist
Training Methods:
Classroom based presentation with a practical demonstration & practice by learners
