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Manual Handling Trainer - Bariatric People
Overview
Fully certified train the trainer course designed for healthcare professionals and healthcare assistants that are responsible for the moving and positioning of bariatric people/patients in hospitals,care homes and home care at level 3 & 4.
Who is it for?
Fully certified course designed for healthcare professionals and healthcare assistants working in hospitals,care homes and home care that are responsible for the moving and positioning of bariatric service users.Course Content
Current Legislation
Anatomy and physiology
Biomechanics and function
Risk Assessment: Risk Matrix.REBA.Borg Scale.Failure Mode & Effect Analysis.RCA.
Managing staff under the Fit Note and Regulation 21 of the Health & Social Care Act 2008(Regulated Activities)2009.Section 60 of the Equality Act 2010.
Ergonomics
Teaching & Training theory and practice
Competency Assurance Framework
Record Keeping
Handling aids and equipment
Practical handling techniques and skills
Practical & written assessment
Assignment
Learning Outcomes
Understand all relevant legislation and its implications
Develop and implement effective policies and procedures
Keep accurate records to protect their organisation in court
Train other staff in the use of safer moving and positioning techniques
Carry out detailed risk assessments using a variety of risk assessment tools.
Implement ergonomic principles to care plans
Use specialist bariatric equipment
Develop and set up in-house training courses
Understand how to apply safe working postures to bariatric handling tasks
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