Patient Moving and Handling Course
4.4/5
Gain expertise in safe patient moving and handling for healthcare settings. Master risk evaluation, body mechanics for ergonomics, transfers from bed to wheelchair, repositioning to avoid pressure sores, and personal protection methods that minimise injuries for staff and patients alike. This practical course equips you to create safer care environments through evidence-based practices and team coordination.
4.4 in the evaluation
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise, hands-on Patient Moving and Handling Course enhances confidence in secure patient transfers and repositioning, emphasising hip replacement protocols. You will learn to evaluate risks, apply ergonomic methods to protect yourself, manage team efforts, and properly operate hoists, slide sheets, and transfer belts. Additionally, develop skills in clear communication, pressure ulcer avoidance, adherence to proven guidelines, fostering safety for caregivers and patients.
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Develop skills
- Risk assessment in patient handling: evaluate patient, task, and surroundings swiftly.
- Ergonomic techniques: safeguard your back using proven safe movement methods.
- Bed-to-wheelchair transfers: employ efficient low-friction and hoist-assisted approaches.
- Preventing pressure ulcers: reposition patients securely with hip precautions.
- Injury prevention strategies: utilise aids, short breaks, and practice drills.
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