Patient Handling Instructors Course

Patient Handling Instructors Course

Course Background:

This course is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver people handling instruction in the workplace.

Course Content:

• People handling risk assessment
• People handling principles and techniques
• Planning and design of people handling training programmes
• Delivery of people handling training

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Explain the people handling risk assessment process
• Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of injury
• Apply the main principles of manual handling to a range of people handling tasks
• Carry out a range of appropriate people handling techniques to include transferring, supporting, gliding, sliding, rolling, sitting and standing
• Analyze the learner’s performance of people handling techniques
• Develop people handling training programmes, to include lesson plans
• Give effective instruction in practical people handling techniques

This Course is Designed For:

Personnel interested in training other staff in people handling.

Training Methodology:

This course is classroom based; it is highly interactive with role-playing and practical exercises to reinforce understanding and learning.

What to Bring to the Course:

While pens and paper will be supplied, participants are free to bring their own. Participants should wear comfortable clothing for practical activities.