Patient hoist and lift operation training course
4,9/5
Gain expertise in safe patient hoist and lift operations for healthcare workers. Master equipment inspections, sling selection, detailed transfer methods, infection prevention, and effective patient interaction to avoid injuries, uphold dignity, and manage crises confidently. This course equips you with vital skills to enhance safety and care quality in mobility assistance.
4,9 in rating
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course instils confidence in conducting safe and efficient patient transfers using hoists for those with mobility challenges. Participants learn proper hoist and sling selection, essential pre-use inspections, fault identification, along with communication, consent, and reassurance techniques. It covers detailed transfer procedures, infection control measures, privacy respect, risk evaluation, and emergency responses to minimise harm and boost patient wellbeing.
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Develop skills
- Safe hoist transfers: execute bed, chair, and toilet lifts with accurate control.
- Sling and hoist selection: choose equipment based on patient needs, size, and weight limits.
- Pre-use safety checks: examine hoists, slings, and quickly tag out faulty gear.
- Patient-focused communication: obtain consent, reassure, and guide nervous patients.
- Incident response skills: handle hoist malfunctions, near-misses, and record incidents.
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