Overview
The People Moving & Handling Training Program is designed to help organizations comply with HSA, HSE, and HIQA standards for the safe moving of patients and residents. This course equips participants with the skills to handle people safely and effectively, covering risk assessment, equipment uses, and techniques to uphold the dignity of individuals.
Key Features
- Goal:
- Master the principles of manual handling and people moving.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to prevent injuries.
- Apply best practices for using equipment and maintaining patient dignity.
- Focus on Manual Handling:
- Emphasizes strategies to minimize or eliminate manual handling needs.
- Provides targeted training specific to tasks beyond simple lifting.
Manual Handling Regulations
- Regulation 68: Defines manual handling tasks and associated risks.
- Regulation 69(c): Requires risk assessments for manual handling activities.
Course Objectives
- Educate participants about manual handling principles, risk assessment, and back pain prevention.
- Demonstrate safe and respectful techniques for moving individuals.
- Highlight ways to reduce manual handling through organizational adjustments and equipment use.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify hazardous moving and lifting situations.
- Conduct manual handling risk assessments using the TILEO method.
- Apply the eight principles of safe moving and lifting.
- Understand Irish manual handling legislation.
- Learn the basic structure and function of the spine.
- Implement strategies to avoid common manual handling injuries.
- Recognize potential injuries from improper handling.
- Ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Target Audience
- Healthcare workers, including nurses and carers, involved in the movement and support of patients or residents.
Pre-Course Requirements
- Proficiency in English.
- Wear suitable clothing for hands-on activities.
- Inform the instructor of any relevant medical conditions.
- Adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
- Ensure the availability of required equipment (e.g., wheelchair, hoist, bed).
- Notify us of any specific learning needs.
Course Content
- Legislation & Regulations:
- Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
- General Application Regulations 2007
- Topics Include:
- Ergonomics
- Musculoskeletal System
- Anatomy and Function of the Spine
- Posture
- Principles of Safe Handling
- Basic Lifting Techniques
- Practical Exercises (e.g., hoist operations, patient transfers)
Instructors
- Qualifications:
- At least QQI Level 7 in relevant fields.
- Train-the-Trainer QQI Level 6 or higher.
- Certified People Moving Instructor.
- Trained in Infection Control and Safeguarding Adults.
Training Methods
- PowerPoint presentations.
- Hands-on lifting techniques and demonstrations.
- Practice with equipment.
Assessment
- Participation: Full involvement in practical exercises is necessary for course completion.
Certification
- Certificate: Issued by Phoenix STS Training, valid for two years.
Course Details
- Maximum Participants: 10 (to ensure effective practice and skill development).
- Duration: Approximately 7 hours.
Special Pricing
- Onsite Training: €80 per person(Min-6ppl)
- In-House Training: €70 per person.
