Policies & Compliance Health & Safety

Patient Handling Training

Learn how to assist patients with limited mobility safely. This course aims to protect the assistant and the person with limited mobility. 

Who can do this Course?

Any staff members involved in assisting clients with limited mobility. 

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Patient Handling
  2. Anatomy and Body Mechanics
  3. Risk Assessment 
  4. Patient Handling Techniques
  5. Equipment
  6. Communication
  7. Legal and Regulatory Considerations
  8. Special Considerations
  9. Practical

Assessment

There are two parts to the assessment: 
  • Theory Exam
  • Practical Exam

Certification

On successful completion, participants receive a certificate valid for 2 years. 

More information

For more information of to discuss bookings, email Eóin Cusack: eoin@canavanbyrne.ie 

This course is designed for anyone involved in moving/assisting patients with limited mobility. Participants must have completed a Manual Handling course prior to completing this course.
Manual Handling Classroom
Certification CERTIFICATION
On successful completion, participants receive a certificate valid for 2 years. 
Course Enquiry

Contact Us

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