Patient Moving and Handling Course
Gain mastery in safe patient handling for nursing. This course teaches risk assessment, body mechanics, transfers from bed to wheelchair, repositioning to avoid pressure ulcers, and self-protection methods that minimise injuries for staff and patients alike. Ideal for building confidence in everyday care routines.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course on patient moving and handling boosts confidence in safe transfers and repositioning, especially for hip replacement patients. You will learn to evaluate risks, apply ergonomic methods to protect yourself, work effectively in teams, and properly utilise equipment like hoists, slide sheets, and belts. Enhance communication skills, prevent pressure ulcers, adhere to proven guidelines, and foster a safer setting for caregivers and patients.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Assess patient, task, and environment risks swiftly.
- Use ergonomic techniques to safeguard your back.
- Perform bed-to-wheelchair transfers with low-friction and hoist methods.
- Reposition patients safely to prevent pressure ulcers while respecting hip precautions.
- Employ aids, microbreaks, and drills for personal injury prevention.
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