Introduction:
This refresher course is designed for healthcare professionals who have previously completed a People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course and are responsible for delivering patient handling training within their organisation.
The course provides trainers with an opportunity to refresh their knowledge, review current practices, and receive expert guidance on safe patient handling techniques. It includes practical observations, demonstrations, and updates to ensure trainers remain confident, competent, and aligned with current best practice.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who:
- Have completed a People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course
- Currently deliver people moving and handling training within their organisation
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Maintain confidence and competence in their trainer role
- Refresh theoretical knowledge in line with current UK legislation
- Understand updates in patient handling equipment and techniques
- Review and improve current workplace handling practices
Course Content
- Refreshing current theoretical knowledge
- Observation of patient handling techniques with expert feedback
- Practical demonstrations using additional patient handling equipment
- Review of course materials, lesson plans, and risk assessments
- Updates on best practice guidance, including pandemic considerations
Course Benefits
- Same-day comprehensive report with recommended action plan
- Quality Assurance Certificate issued on completion
- Delivered by experienced patient handling instructors
- Bespoke support based on individual workplace processes and requirements
