Course details
Dorset College are now offering full day Manual and People Handling training courses in our new clinical room. We use the most up to date equipment and techniques, provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to care for patients and clients.
We are committed to ensuring that every participate will complete the course, feel confident in their ability to assist patients while keeping themselves and their patients safe.
Our instructor Celine Lowry is qualified in Manual & People Handling with wide experience in teaching and on the job experience as a Healthcare Professional.
This course is designed for:
- Individuals who are engaged in the moving and handling of patients/clients during their working day.
- The number of participates is limited up to 8
Patient Handling Course Content:
- Comply with current legal requirements in the workplace in relation to safely moving and handling patients/clients in a variety of healthcare related settings
- Understand the structure of the back and the ways in which it can become injured
- The principles of safe moving and handling
- Good back care/fitness
- Ergonomics/Manual Handling Assessments
- Principals of safe handling
- Practical handling techniques (in the clinical room, using the Bed, Hoist, Wheelchairs, Rolators, Frame etc)
Assessment & Award
- The morning session is classroom based, it is highly interactive with very specific learning outcomes.
- The afternoon session is completely practical and allows participates to practise the techniques they have been taught using modern up-to-date equipment. This reinforces understanding and learning in a safe environment under the supervision of the instructor.
Course Location
About Dorset College
Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.
At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.
“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”
Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.
They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you. They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.
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