This course is designed for experienced healthcare professionals such as Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Senior Care Staff who have significant experience moving and handling people as part of their roles.
DurationThis course is designed for experienced healthcare professionals such as Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Senior Care Staff who have significant experience moving and handling people as part of their roles.
As a guide we recommend at 2 plus years post registration for Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, and 5 plus years relevant workplace experience for Senior Care Staff.
This ‘Trainer the Trainer’ course is not intended to teach basic moving and handling techniques, but rather to train individuals to become trainers in this area. Therefore, those attending must be competent in manual handling practical application and have experience in utilising a range of equipment such as hoists, slings, sliding sheet.
The attendees’ characteristics should align with those of an effective trainer. These skills include:
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Passion for learning
Innovation
High attention to detail
Knowledge and experience in healthcare settings
What is included within course content?
The moving and handling of people instructor course content combines the perfect blend of context providing theory and skill developing practical application.
The course is divided in six modules, these being as follows:
Legislation & Accountability
Anatomy of Spine and Biomechanics
Risk Assessment – An Ergonomic Approach
Principles of Safer Handling
Presentation Skills & Delivery of a Session
Safer People Handling
How is the course assessed?
We assess the Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer in two ways. Firstly, via an end of course written assessment and then a micro-teaching session observation, which involves demonstrating a moving and handling technique.
Delegates are provided with 45 minutes to complete the written aspect. This assessment will take place under strict closed book examination conditions. Individuals are required to prepare for the practical element during self-directed learning hours. They will deliver this during a 15-minute slot on the final day of the course.
Established in 1997, Health Matters (Health & Safety) Ltd has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s premier Health and Safety organisations, offering an array of services that includes General Workplace, Construction, Healthcare Training, and Education Sector training, as well as consultancy support packages.
With close links to Health Matters (Occupational Health) Ltd, who offer a full range of Occupational Health Services, collectively we can be considered a ‘one stop shop’ for organisations Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
With premises in Belfast, Newry and Dublin the organisation is strategically positioned to service clients throughout both the North and South of Ireland. Health Matters guarantee all our clients a quality, affordable and adaptable service, whether they are a small sole trader or a large multinational.
Delivering nationally recognised Health and Safety accreditation schemes as well as high quality internal bespoke programmes ensures our clients peace of mind and enables them to meet their Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
Our Mission
“To be recognised as a key contributor in facilitating employers in the UK, Ireland and Worldwide to successfully safeguard the occupational health, safety and welfare of their workforce. Thus, resulting in significantly reduced instances of workplace accidents and cases of ill health.”
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