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People Handling

This People Handling online course is designed to equip participants with best practices on safer patient handling.

Course duration

30 minutes

Course delivery

Self-paced

Available for

Individuals, organisations

CPD

0.5 CPD Points

Price

€20 pp (group discounts apply)

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Course description

People Handling introduces participants on safer patient handling. It has been developed specifically for the healthcare sector and features specialist guidance from a chartered physiotherapist.

Video-based learning

Certificate of completion

Your learning experience

This self-paced online course allows participants to practically apply what they are learning. It provides a learning experience delivered through video, animation, narration and other media.

Is this course for you?

This course is aimed at all staff in the healthcare sector who are involved in patient handling.

What will you learn?

This course covers how to safely move and handle people. It looks at people handling risk assessments as well as the relevant principles and technique for handling people.

Topics

  • Moving and handling of people
  • Safer people handling practices
  • The process for people handling risk assessments
  • Principles of safer handling
  • Key safer handling techniques
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Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

Describe safe people handling practices.

Demonstrate how to safely move and handle people.

Complete a people handling risk assessment.

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Assessment & certification

A digital Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do I get access to the course?

Individuals will have access to the course for three months from enrolment.

What accessibility features does the course have?

The course features closed captions, keyboard navigation and can be used with a screen reader.

Are there group discounts available?

Yes. Group discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. Contact us for a group quote.

What options are there to deliver this in my organisation?

You can add your logo, rebrand or tailor the content to your needs. Organisation licensing and purchasing options are available.

When will I get access to the course?

Instant access by selecting Enrol now and paying online. You will receive an email with your access details. For group bookings and bookings not completed online you will receive your access details within one working day.

Can I purchase online for groups of people?

Yes. You can select Enrol now and increase the Quantity on the shopping cart page. When you complete your online purchase you will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to enrol your group.

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