This 2-day Manual Handling People Training course will teach you how to safely assist and move people while minimising risk to both patients and handlers. The course is designed in line with the All Wales NHS Manual Handling Training Passport and Information Scheme standards. It is ideal for carers and provides an understanding of manual handling operations regulations relating to the movement of individuals.
This course is designed for people in roles such as a carer or anyone who takes part in the moving and lifting of adults as part of their job. This is ideal practical training in the safe handling of individuals, including patient moving, and the proper lifting technique.
Delegates are continually assessed by our highly experienced St John Ambulance Cymru trainers. This manual handling training course is very practical and hands-on, so you will have sufficient opportunities to implement and practice safe manual handling.
On successful completion of this Manual Handling People course, delegates will be awarded with a St John Ambulance Cymru Manual Handling People certificate, which is valid for 1 year.
Modules A – F of the All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme
Principles of moving and handling
Spinal anatomy and related injuries
Risk assessment and reduction
Local policies
Emergency procedures
Safe moving techniques
Using manual handling equipment
