Synopsis

This intensive advanced level 2 day course will provide manual handling trainers with updated knowledge and skills required to fulfil the duties of the role.

Number of Delegates: up to 12

Learning Objectives

• Participate in peer review discussions/problem solving on everyday issues encountered on their job
• Obtain an update on legal, policy and professional practice developments in manual handling
• Exchange strategies and good practices with other trainers on the course
• Sharpen existing skills in risk assessment and hands-on manual handling

Course Outline Day 1

• Introduction
• Legislation
• Anatomy of the spine / biomechanics and back care
• Risk assessment
• Ergonomics & risk reduction

Day 2

• Practical session
• Teaching skills
• Conclusion
• Problem solving open forum
• Close & evaluation
• Feedback

What our clients say about us:

“The trainer was a fantastic educator, very easy to work with and was a natural facilitator of learning, very knowledgeable and expert in the field” – Respondent from Homerton Hospital NHS Trust – 22/11/2010