Moving & Handling For Outpatient Physiotherapy
Synopsis
This is an intermediate level half day practical workshop which includes a critique of techniques used by outpatient physiotherapists. The selection of techniques on each course may vary based on the mix of delegates.
Number of Delegates: 3-8
Learning Objectives
- Be aware of any changes in manual handling law, local policies and professional guidance
- Be aware of organisational arrangement on manual handling risk assessment and would have discussed relevant assessments
- Have participated in a practical peer review of a relevant selection of speciality specific techniques and accompanying postures
Course Outline (Outpatient Physiotherapy)
- The cost of work related back pain amongst outpatient physiotherapists
- Legislation update
- Professional guidelines
- Generic manual handling risk assessment
- Biomechanics, back care & posture
- Ergonomics & use of display screen equipment (DSE)
- Use of DSE
- Movement of portable equipment and wheeled equipment
- Working Heights
- Interactive critique of handling of patient limbs, lower & upper limbs & head
- Supervising patient transfers
- Supine to side lying/sitting
- Prone to side lying/sitting
- Sit to stand/walking
- Moving up the plinth
- Course appraisal
*This session adopts a workshop not a training approach. Therefore, delegates are encouraged to contribute their own scenarios and techniques to the critique process.
What our clients say about us:
“Very informative and detailed practical aspects with good variations” – Respondent from Newham PCT – 08/10/2011