Duration
4 days
Locations
This Train the Trainer course is available nationwide, but is often held at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich, Stowmarket Community Hub and Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
Introduction
This course is to inform and train key personnel (nurses, physios, OT’s, paramedics, theatre, healthcare practitioners, radiographers, and portering staff) to become capable in managing moving and handling tasks.
A core aim of this course is to train these key clinical staff members to be capable of preventing and reducing the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and ill health in their work area. This course is designed for people that currently have responsibility of training others.
On successful completion, delegates will be able to problem-solve various handling tasks and provide realistic solutions. Delegates will also be able to demonstrate to smaller groups the correct moving and handling principles, as well as demonstrate how to use generic equipment.
Course Content & Format
Course content is done in modular format, and includes:
- Legislation and responsibilities.
- Understanding the moving and handling risk assessment process.
- Tasks for moving and handling people and inanimate loads, and teaching those techniques.
- Problem solving complex people moving and handling tasks using the TILE risk assessment method.
- Objectives will include those set by IOSH and those set by the delegates’ specific handling requirements.
*A variety of moving and handling equipment will be available.
Assessment & Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an IOSH approved certificate.
Summary
- 4 day training course
- Suitable for all sectors we work with
- Available to clients nationwide
- Led by experienced trainers
- IOSH approved certificate on completion
Available Course Dates:
Why not join us on one of our open courses? Price includes delegate pack, books, certification, buffet lunch and refreshments.
5th – 8th August 2019 @ University Of Suffolk (UOS), Ipswich | £750 +VAT per delegate
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