Patient Transport & Safe Handling Course
Gain expertise in secure patient transport through practical methods for lifting, transferring, driving safely, and preventing incidents. Tailored for support staff to cut down injuries, safeguard patients, and provide assured, steady care at every stage.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills for safely transporting and handling patients, covering body mechanics, use of ergonomic equipment, stretcher and wheelchair methods, transfers for spinal and hip fractures, safe vehicle operation, patient monitoring, infection prevention, legal considerations, ethical practices, and strategies to avoid incidents, ensuring patient safety and minimising staff injury risks.
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Develop skills
- Apply proper body mechanics for safe patient lifts to avoid injuries to caregivers.
- Execute professional patient transfers using stretchers, boards, and restraints securely.
- Ensure safety inside the ambulance by fastening patients, equipment, and checking comfort en route.
- Perform quick risk assessments for falls, pain, airways, and surroundings prior to any movement.
- Prepare for incidents by avoiding mistakes, handling situations, and recording proper handovers.
Suggested summary
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