About DX2 Training Solutions

  • 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.

  • Course Duration

    The course duration is approximately six hours

  • 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

  • Certification

    Upon completion of the course the participant shall receive a certificate valid for 2 years.

  • What’s Included

    Certificate of completion

    Comprehensive textbook

                                                                                   

  • 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.

                                                                                   

Contact Us, DX2 Training Solutions, Health and Safety Training

Call us now:

+353 1 4427650

Email us now:

[email protected]

Contact a member of our team today for further information on training, products and services.

Our Upcoming Courses

08
December

Advanced Paramedic CPG Training

9:30 am — 5:00 pm
DX2 Training Solutions Dublin

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Education & Training Standards Advanced Paramedic Clinical Practice Guidelines 2021

Manual Handling Dx2 Training Solutions, Columba House Lakeshore Drive Airside Retail Park Swords Co. Dublin
10
December

Manual Handling (Dublin) 10.12.24

9:30 am — 1:00 pm
DX2 Training Solutions Dublin
Manual Handling Dx2 Training Solutions, Columba House Lakeshore Drive Airside Retail Park Swords Co. Dublin
10
December

Manual Handling (Waterford) 10.12.24

9:30 am — 1:00 pm
DX2 Waterford
handling belt
10
December

Patient Manual Handling (Dublin) 10.12.24

9:30 am — 3:00 pm
DX2 Training Solutions Dublin

Our Patient Handling Instructors

Dan Davern, Dan Davern

Dan Davern

Lead Instructor
+353 1 4427650

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 Murray DX2 Training Solutions

Dermot Murray

Instructor
+353 1 4427650

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 Taylor DX2 Training Solutions

Troy Taylor

Instructor
+353 1 4427650

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 Dore DX2 Training Solutions

Terry Dore

Instructor
+353 1 4427650

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 Connolly DX2 Training Solutions

Dave Connolly

Instructor
+353 1 4427650

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.