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PRACTICAL CLIENT & STATIC HANDLING FOR CARERS

1 Day
Maximum 10 delegates per course

THE TEAM
Our team of training officers are all current or retired operational fire fighters. They come with a wealth of knowledge and experience, NeBOSH certified, qualified in sport therapy, massage, electrotherapy, sports rehabilitation and are recognised under Osteopaths for Industry. Their unique, dynamic and practical techniques provide an unforgettable award winning training experience.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Nursing and care staff whose work involves moving people.

OBJECTIVES
To provide carers with safe techniques they can use with clients/patients, whilst protecting themselves from injury.

This course conforms to the ‘minimal lifting policy’ as recommended by the Royal College of Nursing.

CONTENT
Fundamentals of back care for Carers
  • Legislation

  • Statistics

  • Basic Spinal anatomy

  • Causes of back pain and injury mechanisms

  • Injury prevention

  • Basic dynamic risk assessment

  • Dynamic lifting technique

  • Injury management and rehabilitation

  • Application of ‘Safe’ techniques in the workplace
  • General Techniques (assisted walking – emergency procedures)

  • Chair Techniques (in/out of chairs – muscle testing)

  • Bed Techniques (in/out of bed – bed modifications)


  • MATERIALS:
    Course handouts provided

    QUALIFICATION
    Certificate of attendance

    LOCATION
    At Longfield Training & Development Centre or client’s premises.

    OTHER INFORMATION
    Refreshments; Tea/coffee and lunch provided.
    Dress Code; Loose, comfortable clothing.





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