Course Description
Unsafe manual handling techniques can be a serious risk to the resident as well as impact the carer’s ability to work due to musculoskeletal injuries.
Focus on the dual priorities of keeping older people more mobile and independent, while protecting oneself from injury requires evidence-based techniques which this module will demonstrate through high-quality video and e-learning content.
Learning Outcomes
* Explain the principles of manual handling.
* Demonstrate how to safely support a person to roll, using their
own body mechanics.
* Demonstrate how to safely support a person to move off the floor
without equipment.
* Demonstrate how to safely use slide sheets to assist a person to
roll.
Course Code:
AOC17272-B-H-UKCourse Availability:
Available NowTopics:
Library:
Home CareCollection:
Health & Safety