Safer People Handling and Hoist Training - Group Course
Who the course is for
This course is suitable for anyone who is caring for individuals with reduced mobility and additional assistance needs. The course has a focus on keeping the carer safe from hurting themselves while handling and moving their patients. It can be delivered with or without hoist training.
What the course covers
- The law and handling people
- Common injuries to care givers
- A look at the spine structure
- Principles of safer handling
- Encouraging independence
- Falling patients
- High risk techniques
Practical activities involve sit to stand, independence, use of hoists, slide sheets.
Course Duration:
4 Hours with Hoist Training
Course Cost:
£450 + vat for up to 8 delegates. Can be held at your own premises.
We can supply hoist and bed.
What is Included:
Course manual, internal certification of attendance
Venue:
Group courses delivered at your own premises within 30 mile radius of Leicester.