Patient Moving and Handling Course
This course equips you with essential skills for safe patient moving and handling in nursing. You will master risk assessment, ergonomic body mechanics, efficient bed-to-wheelchair transfers, repositioning techniques to avoid pressure ulcers, and strategies to protect yourself from injuries, ensuring safety for both caregivers and patients in everyday practice.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain confidence in safe patient transfers and repositioning through this practical course, emphasising hip replacement care. Master risk assessment, ergonomic methods to protect your body, team coordination, and correct use of hoists, slide sheets, and belts. Enhance communication, prevent pressure ulcers, adhere to evidence-based practices, and foster a safer setting for staff and patients.
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Develop skills
- Assess risks in patient handling by evaluating patient, task, and environment swiftly.
- Use ergonomic techniques to safeguard your back with proper body movements.
- Perform safe bed-to-wheelchair transfers using low-friction and hoist methods.
- Prevent pressure ulcers through correct repositioning while respecting hip precautions.
- Employ self-protection measures like aids, short breaks, and practice drills to prevent injuries.
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