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About this course
Our Patient handling course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe manner through safe lifting of loads and persons.
The course is indeed for all staff in the healthcare industry and is delivered by a QQI level 6 Patient handling Instructor.
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Course Duration
The course duration is approximately six hours
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Course Modules
Introduction and statistics
Legislation
Anatomy
Biomechanics
Assessing the risk
Principles of safe lifting
Ergonomics
Lifting practice
Falling or Fallen Patient
Turning Patient in bed
Moving Patient up in bed
Sitting Patient Forward
Moving seated patient up in bed
Moving Patient from bed
Moving seated patient from bed to chair
Assisting patient to walk
Transfer patient from bed to trolley
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Certification
Upon completion of the course the participant shall receive a certificate valid for 2 years.
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What’s Included
Certificate of completion
Comprehensive textbook
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Assessment
Learner skills and knowledge will be continually assessed throughout the duration of the course. Learners are required to complete a skills demonstration, using correct technique after completion of the course.
Our Patient Handling Instructors
Dan is a qualified paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Along with Dan’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Instructor certificate and a diploma in continuing education and training from NUIM.
Dermot is a qualified advanced paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Northeastern University and an higher diploma in Emergency medical technology from UCD. Along with Dermot’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Instructor certificate and a diploma in continuing education and training from NUIM.
Troy has been a consultant with DX2 Training Solutions since 2011, he currently holds a BBS in emergency services and a Dip in emergency medical technology from Northeastern university in the USA giving him Paramedic status here in Ireland. Troy is a multi disciplined instructor delivering multiple courses across our suite, his instructor qualifications are visible on his Linkedin profile. Troy has a keen interest in running and cycling and is also a avid golfer.
Terry is a qualified advanced paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a graduate diploma in emergency medical science and an MSc in Emergency medical science both from UCD. Along with Terry’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Advanced Instructor certificate and a Beecher Instructional methods certificate. Terry is also a PHECC tutor.
Dave is a qualified paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Northeastern University USA. Along with Dave’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Advanced Instructor certificate.
