Moving & Positioning
Overview
For staff to gain an understanding of safe people moving and positioning techniques.
How Long is the Course?
1 or 2 days (a refresher can be done in 1 day)
Who is the Course Aimed at?
All staff who need to complete this training
Learning Outcomes
For staff to gain an understanding of safe people moving and positioning techniques.
- To be more aware of the principles of good posture and apply it in practice
- To be more aware of the key legislation
- To have an appreciation of risk assessments.
- To be able to prepare and assist individuals safely.
- Practical elements of transferring in different scenarios.
- To have an understanding of the structure and functions of the spine.
- To more aware of types of injuries.
- Using the equipment safely/ Equipment checks
- To be aware of hoist and wheelchair safety.
- Measurement of bed rails /Applying them including risk assessments.
