Safer People Handling and Hoist Training
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 without Hoist Training
Course Cost:
£540 + vat for up to 10 delegates. Can be held at your own premises.
We 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. We provide the hoist and bed if required.