Patient Transport & Safe Handling Course
Gain expertise in safe patient transport through hands-on techniques for lifting, transferring, driving securely, and preventing incidents. Tailored for General Services personnel to lower injury rates, safeguard patients, and provide assured, composed care in all situations.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire practical skills for safe patient movement and monitoring, from initial assessment to handover. Master body mechanics, ergonomic equipment, stretcher and wheelchair handling, spinal and hip fracture transfers, safe driving practices, patient monitoring, infection control measures, legal and ethical considerations, and strategies to prevent incidents, ensuring patient safety and minimising personal injury risks.
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Develop Skills
- Apply ergonomic body mechanics for safe patient lifting to prevent staff injuries.
- Execute professional transfers using stretchers, boards, and belts for secure patient handling.
- Ensure in-ambulance safety by securing patients, equipment, and monitoring comfort during transit.
- Conduct rapid risk assessments for falls, pain, airway, and surroundings prior to any movement.
- Prepare for incidents through error prevention, event management, and proper handover documentation.
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