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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 Day

 Locations                                  

Venues nationwide

 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.

 

ADDRESS


Demesne, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 

E: frontlinemedical.ie@gmail.com

VAT. No. 3233049LH

Reg. No. 537832

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