MOVING AND HANDLING

Course Content

• -    Legislation: L.O.L.E.R; P.U.W.E.R; M.H.O.R; RIDDOR, MHSAW
• -    Using biomechanics and ergonomics in moving and handling
• -    Heirarchy of Manual Handling Principles in relation to Manual Handling Regulations (1992); Avoid, Assess, Reduce, Review
• -     Risk assessment using T.I.L.E.O and L.A.D
• -     How to reduce risk to lowest possible level
• -     Safely using equipment and choosing correct equipment
• -     Controversial and high risk moves
• -     Handling bariatric persons
• -     Assessing patient cognitive, physical and emotional ability
• -     Prevention and Management of Falls
• -     Practical session on moving, handling and positioning patients in a safe manner

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT including Anaphylaxis

Course content:

• UK Resuscitation guidelines (2021)
• Scene Safety and activating chain of survival
• Correct technique in Adult CPR
• Correct technique in Paediatric CPR
• Correct application and use of a Defibrillator
• Recovery position
• Dealing with Choking in Adults and Babies
• Recognition of Anaphylaxis and emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
• UK Resuscitation Guidelines,  Anaphylaxis Algorithm (2021)