Manual Handling Solutions
Author : This course provides a brief introduction to the subject of manual handling for those nursing and Health care professionals who need to develop these skills and an introduction to turning and repositioning clients in bed using an in-situ bed turning system. The manoeuvre of turning and repositioning clients in bed is a process that health care professionals find risky, heavy and time consuming.
Approximate learning time: 2hr 30min
Course Overview: Authors: This course has been authored by a team of manual handling specialists from Charles Bloe training and colleagues at Handicare. This course provides a brief introduction to the subject of manual handling for those nursing and Health care professionals who need to develop these skills and an introduction to turning and repositioning clients in bed using an in-situ bed turning system. The manoeuvre of turning and repositioning clients in bed is a process that health care professionals find risky, heavy and time consuming.
Course Objective: By the end of this course you will understand:
• The legislation relating to manual handling in the workplace.
• The anatomy and functions of the spinal column.
• Causes of back injuries and how to avoid them through risk assessment and best practice.
• Different ways, systems and techniques of turning and repositioning a client in bed using an in-situ bed system.
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