Patient hoist and lift operation training course
4.9/5
Gain expertise in safe patient hoist and lift operations tailored for healthcare professionals. This course covers essential equipment checks, sling selection, detailed transfer procedures, infection prevention, respectful patient communication, dignity protection, and confident emergency handling to minimise injuries and enhance care quality.

4.9 in rating
4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with skills for safe, efficient patient transfers using hoists and lifts. Key topics include selecting appropriate hoists and slings, conducting pre-use inspections and fault identification, effective communication for consent and reassurance, step-by-step transfer methods, infection control measures, privacy respect, risk evaluation, and incident management protocols to boost safety and patient wellbeing.
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Develop skills
- Safe hoist transfers: perform bed, chair, and toilet lifts with precise control.
- Sling and hoist selection: match equipment to patient needs, size, and weight limits.
- Pre-use safety checks: inspect hoists, slings, and tag out faulty equipment fast.
- Patient-centred communication: gain consent, reassure, and coach anxious patients.
- Incident response skills: manage hoist failures, near-misses, and document events.
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