Synopsis

An intermediate Level 1 day workshop entitled Moving & Handling of Children for Therapy (Introduction). The course includes the theory of child handling as well as a practical workshop. Also includes a critique of manual handling techniques used in the rehabilitation of children. A refresher course is also available for those who have previously been trained but need to refresh their knowledge and  practical skills.

Number of Delegates: 3-8

Learning Objectives

• Be aware of manual handling and related laws, local policy and relevant professional guidelines
• Be equipped to apply ergonomic principles to the reduction of risk in the rehab handling of children
• Have participated in a practical peer review of a relevant selection of manual handling techniques used in the rehabilitation of children
• Have renewed their knowledge and skills in the safe use of a selection of manual handling equipment and techniques relevant to rehabilitation handling of children

Course Outline

• The cost of work related musculoskeletal injury amongst therapists
• Manual handling/disability/human rights legislation
• COT /CSP / APCP/ HSE guidance
• Biomechanics
• Risk assessment
• Handling of inanimate loads
• Unsafe load handling techniques
• Paediatric equipment workshop
• Principles of safe handling of children
• Practical moving & handling techniques in paediatric rehabilitation
  • Moving children in bed
  • Use of slide sheets
  • Hoisting techniques
  • Management of the fallen child
  • Management of falling children
  • Assisting children in a chair
  • Assisting children to stand / standing frames
  • Helping children to walk
  • Seated transfers- bed, chair, wheelchair
  • Using small manual handling aids
  • Managing children with multiple disabilities including learning difficulties
• Problem solving/ questions & answer
• Course appraisal

What our clients say about us:

“As a result of this training, I will perform better and feel more confident with manual handling” – Respondent from Newham PCT – 08/03/2011

“Enjoyed the session: felt the trainers were excellent and made us all feel comfortable and at ease whilst undertaking the manual handling techniques” – Respondent from London Borough of Lewisham – 30/03/2011