In-house training only.
The Patient Moving and Handling course includes a full Manual Handling course, followed by plenty of practice of the patient handling elements such as:
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Use of hoists
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Slings
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Slide sheets
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Wheelchairs
Duration:
1 day.
Certificate:
On successful completion of assessment, candidates are issued with a certificate which is valid for 3 years, after which a one day refresher course is required. Please note that some regulatory bodies may require more frequent refresher training.