Open Bed Course
This course provides essential training for healthcare professionals on bed-making techniques that prioritize patient safety, infection control, and staff ergonomics, covering everything from setup to maintenance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Open Bed Course equips you with straightforward, step-by-step techniques to make safe and comfortable beds while safeguarding skin health and minimising infection risks. You'll cover mattress maintenance, choosing linens, and thorough cleaning, along with guidelines for handling dirty items. Build skills in recording details, communicating effectively, and working as a team, while using body-friendly methods to avoid injuries and ensure reliable, top-notch care at the bedside.
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Develop skills
- Safe bed setup: quickly get the hang of brakes, rails, call bell, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Open vs closed bed skills: select, set up, and switch beds to suit any patient.
- Infection-safe linen handling: remove, bag, and remake beds without any risk of spreading germs.
- Mattress care and checks: clean, examine, and shield surfaces to avoid injuries.
- Ergonomic bed making: apply proper body movements and tools to reduce strain and prevent staff injuries.
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