Manual Handling
You’ll learn how to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury. The course will also explain the consequences of lifting incorrectly.
Knowledge you'll take away
What is the current legislation
Anatomy and Bio-mechanics
Principles of Manual Handling and the TILE system
How to lift correctly and Lifting Techniques
Dangers of careless and unskilled methods
How to conduct a manual handling risk assessment
This course covers
Manual Handling Basics
- What is Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Injuries
- Employer and Employee Duties
Injuries and Fitness
- Common injuries
- What is fitness
Manual Handling Techniques
- Mechanics of movement
- The 8 Steps of lifting
- Lifting from low levels
- Lifting from a height
- Carrying
- Pushing and Pulling
Ergonomics and Bio-mechanics
- Ergonomics and the spinal column
- Musculoskeletal System
- Secondary liability
- Bio-mechanics
Risk Assessments
- What is a Risk Assessment
- Risk Factors
- Principles of Manual Handling
- Risk Assessments – TILE
Course detail
Legislation
This course covers and complies with The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Expert Trainer
Course and Assessment created and approved by a QQI Level 6 Fully Certified Expert Trainer.
Certificate Expiry
Course and Assessment must be completed every 2 years as per industry best practice.
Course options
eLearning
Self-paced online learning delivered via our secure eLearning portal. 1 Year access.
1 Hour Practical Assessment must be done via Zoom upon completion of the eLearning course.
Virtual
Live Zoom session with one of our expert Trainers. Just like the classroom.
4 Hours and includes Practical Assessment.
Classroom Group
Face to face onsite with adherence to all Covid19 safety and distancing protocols.
1/2 Day and includes Practical Assessment.
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Manual Handling – Online Course and Practical Assessment
€45
Live trainer delivery options for groups
The theory and the practical are conducted with a trainer.
Group Classroom
4 Hours
€poa
Group Zoom
3 Hours
€poa
Training Available 7 Days a Week
Daytime and Evening Options
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PPHECC First Aid Response Course
Course aim: The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be a First Aid Responder
Course objectives:
At the completion of this course learners will be able to:
• Deal with life threatening or potentially life threatening conditions in the pre-hospital environment until arrival of emergency medical services
• Provide First Aid Response for conditions not thought to be life-threatening but are necessary to prevent further harm before the emergency medical services arrive
• Provide Pre-Hospital First Aid Response in a wide range of environments including home and recreational settings
• Display the requisite personal skills including composure, competence and self-confidence while understanding their limitations
• Recognise and be able to cope with the additional challenges provided by “Special Circumstances” for which additional training must be completed
• Deal with life threatening or potentially life threatening conditions in the pre-hospital environment until arrival of emergency medical services
• Provide First Aid Response for conditions not thought to be life-threatening but are necessary to prevent further harm before the emergency medical services arrive.
• Provide pre-hospital First Aid Response in a wide range of environments including home and recreational settings.
• Display the requisite personal skills including composure, competence and self-confidence while understanding their limitations.
• Recognise and be able to cope with the additional challenges provided by “Special Circumstances” for which additional training must be completed
Course Content
· Patient Assessment
· Incident Procedure
· Common Medical Emergencies
· CPR
· Injury Management
· Care of the unconscious patient
· Burns & Electrical Injury
· Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
· Information Management
· Communications
· Well being of the First Aid Responder
Course Duration:
18 Hours delivered over three days, option for day 1 and 2 via Zoom
Course Certification
On successful completion of the course, students will receive a PHECC First Aid Responder certificate.
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