Healthcare Training Solutions

Course Aim

To provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required for safe patient handling.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course learners will be able to:

Explain their legal rights and responsibilities

Explain how the musclo-skeletal system can get injured

Identify risk factors associated with patient handling

Apply the principles of safe lifting to inanimate objects

Apply the principles of safe lifting to animate objects

Handle patients safely

Course Content

Legislation

Anatomy

Risk Assessment

Control Measures

Principles of Safe lifting

Principles of Safe Patient Handling

Principles of Safe Patient Handling and Team work

Use of hoists and Lifting Equipment

Instructor

QQI Level 6

Certification

Participants will receive a Patient Handling certificate valid for 2 years.

This programme introduces learners to care of the older person in a variety of community/social care settings. It helps learners to relate to people with various levels of ability and cognition. The module aims to provide the learner with an appreciation of the ageing process and examine ways of improving the quality of life of the older person in their care.

Once booking is completed you will be sent the web address to access the course (please remember to check Junk/Spam folder)

You will recieve an email 2/3 days prior to course starting with log in details and course materials

If you intend using your smart phone or tablet to attend the course, you need to download the zoom app and register before the course.

All details for registration will be forwarded following you booking. Please ensure your camera and microphone are working prior to the meeting also. Ensure you are close to a recharging point for your device.

There will be a 10 minute break every hour.

Please ensure you have a quiet uninterrupted area while the course is being delivered for maximum commitment to your course and enjoyment 

QQI Level 5 Care Support 5N0758 minor award-- part of the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Certificate 5M4339 major award. This module equips the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to provide effective support for those persons in their care. The module provide learners with the ability to develop professional and personal and interpersonal skills to handle situations competently as they arise in order to be an effective member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Once booking is completed you will be sent the web address to access the course (please remember to check Junk/Spam folder)

You will receive an email 2/3 days prior to course starting with log in details and course materials.

If you intend using your smart phone or tablet to attend the course, you need to download the zoom app and register before the course. All details for registration will be forwarded following you booking. Please ensure your camera and microphone are working prior to the meeting also. Ensure you are close to a recharging point for your device. There will be a 10 minute break every hour

Please ensure you have a quiet uninterrupted area while the course is being delivered for maximum commitment to your course and enjoyment.

QQI Level 5 Safety & Health 5N1794 This award is designed to ensure learners are aware of the responsibilities of the employers and employee in accordance with the Safety and Health Act and equip learners with knowledge and skills to promote and maintain a safe workplace.

Once booking is completed you will be sent the web address to access the course (please remember to check Junk/Spam folder)

You will recieve your log in detals and course materials 2/3 days prior to course starting.

If you intend using your smart phone or tablet to attend the course, you need to download the zoom app and register before the course. All details for registration will be forwarded following you booking. Please ensure your camera and microphone are working prior to the meeting also. Ensure you are close to a recharging point for your device. There will be a 10 minute break every hour

Please ensure you have a quiet uninterrupted area while the course is being delivered for maximum commitment to your course and enjoyment.