Patient Handling Instructors Course

Course Aim
This programme is designed to meet the QQI specification for candidates wishing to gain the QQI Level 6 Award for Patient Handling Instructor.

This comprehensive 3 day course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge, practical skills and understanding required to operate effectively in the design and delivery of Patient Moving Instruction. LIPD is an approved QQI Provider which means we meet the highest standard of quality assured training & administration.  This high standard allows us to deliver the best quality training for providers and Instructors. This enables us to provide a complete service of training, assessment and support for Patient Moving & Handling Instructor Training.

This course is intended for people who wish to design and deliver courses containing the theory and practical skills and procedures in correct patient moving and handling.

 We use the most up to date equipment and techniques, provide participants with the necessary skills and information to care for their backs using a minimal lifting policy.

Please note that you must complete the Manual Handling Instructors course before you commence this course.



Who should apply?
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to become a Patient Handling Instructor.

Please note that you must complete the Manual Handling Instructors course before you commence this course.

Course Content

  • Legislation
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Ergonomics
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Biomechanics and Mechanism of Injury
  • Flexibility
  • Ergonomics and Risk Assessment
  • Principles of Lifting
  • Sitting Patient up in Bed
  • Turning patient in bed using sliding sheets
  • Moving patient up the bed using sliding sheets
  • Sitting Patient to edge of a bed
  • Standing patient
  • Transferring patient from bed to chair
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment
  • Practical : Lifting, Moving, Carrying, Push and Pull
  • Mechanical Aids including wheelchair Push & Pull
  • Demonstration of Hoist
Investment
LIPD are offering this course for just €399.

On successful completion you will receive a QQI Certificate 6S0243 Special Purpose Award.
Onsite Training
We can come to you - wherever you are with workshops and training sessions tailored to your specific needs.
Timetable
This course is commencing 20th March 2019 at Philip & Sons  Office, Unit 3D, Southern Link Business Park, Newbridge Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.

To book simply call the number below:

Tel: +353 1 849 4500
Got a Question?
Other courses you may be interested in:
Patient Handling
Basic First Aid
Cardiac First Responder
Occupational First Aid QQI Level 5
Fire Safety
Health & Safety for Managers
Risk Assessment
Safety Reps Course
Safety Statements & Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Legislation
Need more information?
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Tel: +353 1 849 4500
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