People Moving & Handling

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On completion of this course participants will possess the knowledge, skills and techniques to carry out people moving and handling activities in a safe manner both for themselves and the person in accordance with good manual handling techniques. The course also trains participants in how to correctly use relevant people handling equipment.

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1 day, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Galway

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    09:00 - 16:30
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      09:00 - 16:30
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        Wed 01-Oct-2025
        09:00 - 16:30
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            Session 1
            09:00 - 16:30
            1 day
            Galway
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              1 day, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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              Session 1
              09:00 - 16:30
              1 day
              Galway
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                Session 1: Tue 28-Oct-2025
                09:00 - 16:30
                1 day
                Galway
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                  1 day, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

                  Galway

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                  Session 1
                  09:00 - 16:30
                  1 day
                  Galway
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                    1 day, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

                    Galway

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                    Sessions

                    Session 1
                    09:00 - 16:30
                    1 day
                    Galway
                      • €150.00 excl. 0% - tax exempt
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                      1 day, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

                      Galway

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                      Sessions

                      Session 1: Tue 28-Oct-2025
                      09:00 - 16:30
                      1 day
                      Galway
                        • €150.00 excl. 0% - tax exempt

                        1 day, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

                        Galway

                        Session information

                        Sessions

                        Session 1
                        09:00 - 16:30
                        1 day
                        Galway
                          • €150.00 excl. 0% - tax exempt

                        Description

                        Course Description

                        This one-day course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the safe movement and handling of patients. It is mandatory for all staff involved in the movement or support of patients with reduced mobility or injuries.

                        The course is led by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) certified instructors and ensures compliance with health and safety standards in patient handling.

                        Who should attend?

                        • This training caters to all levels of staff involved in the movement or support of patients with injuries or reduced mobility.
                        • It is a mandatory requirement for caregivers, healthcare workers, nurses, nursing home personnel, first aiders, staff in hospitals and respite centers, hotel porters, and any other professionals engaged in manual handling or patient handling activities during their work.

                        Learning Objectives

                        On completion of this training participants will:

                        • know how the musculoskeletal system can get injured
                        • be able to identify risk factors associated with people handling
                        • understand correct people lifting techniques
                        • be able to move people in a safe manner

                        Course Content

                        • Legislation as it relates to manual handling in the workplace
                        • Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
                        • Causes of back injuries
                        • Ergonomics
                        • Risk Assessment of manual handling tasks
                        • Principles of manual handling (Inanimate objects)
                        • Principles of safe people moving and handling
                        • Safe people handling techniques
                        • Potential harm through incorrect people moving techniques
                        • People handling equipment
                        • Practical demonstrations: Transfer to/from a bed, slide sheets, pushing and pulling a wheelchair, principles of use of hoist & sling
                        • Practical sessions in people moving and handling

                        Training Location:

                        Training can be conducted at client's facility or at our designated Training Centre.

                        Duration:

                        • 1 Day (Theory & Practical based learning)