Moving & Handling of People – Train the Trainer
Suitable For:
Anyone wishing to become a trainer for the moving and handling of people.
A current valid moving and handling certificate is a pre-requisite. Candidates must also be in a reasonable state of health owing to the physical nature of the course.
Aims and Objectives:
This course will enable each candidate to gain the necessary theoretical and practical skills
associated with moving and handling of objects in order to become a competent awareness trainer of the subject within their relative workplace.
Course Content:
Introduction to moving and handling.
Benefits of moving and handling.
What is training?
Learning styles.
Hoists and slings principles & fitting.
Hoisting from bed to chair and chair to bed.
Qualities of a trainer.
Lesson planning (Smart targets).
Legislation and regulations relating to moving and handling.
Anatomy and physiology of the spine.
Posture and movement.
Sliding the client.
Risk assessment exercise.
Ergonomics of moving and handling.
The condemned moving and handling techniques.
Demonstration of correct moving and handling people techniques.
Practical client handling techniques reviewed.
Practical assessments and Teaching presentations.
Written Examinations.
Assessment and Evaluation.
Course Duration:
3 Days
No. Of Delegates:
Max 12
Exam:
Each candidate will deliver two Micro-Teach presentations lasting about 5 & 10 minutes, in addition carry out a practical assessment of their moving and handling techniques.
Certification:
Valid for 12 months