Manual Handling of Patients during Medical Emergencies Course
Course Objectives:
To provide and update staff with the latest legislation regarding manual handling. To promote a safer working environment within the organisation through key principles of good manual handling techniques.
The session will include:
- Manual handling legislation
- Facts and statistics
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Causes of back and muscular skeletal pain
- Spinal awareness and basic body mechanics
- Risk assessment
- Practical handling techniques with the use of moving and handling aids and equipment, specific to the organisation’s requirements and needs
- Manual handling techniques in emergency situations
- How to prevent back injuries
- Review of the session
Course Length:
At least 2 contact hours
Course Assessment:
Assessment is continuous
Manual Handling People & Equipment FAQs
It is ideal for healthcare professionals, carers, and staff who move or handle people and equipment as part of their role.
The session is at least 2 contact hours.
Assessment is continuous throughout the session.
Topics include manual handling legislation, employer and employee responsibilities, facts and statistics, causes of back and musculoskeletal pain, spinal awareness and body mechanics, risk assessment, practical handling techniques using aids and equipment, and emergency handling techniques.
Yes. It includes practical handling techniques and the use of moving and handling aids and equipment to suit your organisation’s requirements.
Yes. Risk assessment is included as part of the session.
Yes. The session includes manual handling techniques for emergency situations.
Yes. The session focuses on posture, body mechanics and safer techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
No. It is suitable for new starters and for staff who need an update.
Yes. It can be delivered for groups and tailored to the tasks, equipment and environment your team works in.
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Contact Details
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Phone: 0333 0122 999
Email: info@rcmstraining.co.uk
Resuscitation Consultancy Medical Services Ltd
86 Forest Walk
Buckley, Flintshire
CH7 3AR
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed