Lifting and Transferring Patients
Learn essential techniques for safe patient handling, fall management, and the use of mechanical aids. Ideal for healthcare workers focused on safety and promoting patient independence.
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We Deliver the Training
Our qualified trainers come to your site or deliver live sessions via Zoom — flexible to your schedule.
Team Certified
Participants receive certificates of completion and all supporting documentation for your records.
Course Overview
Course Details
Description
This course covers: Principles of good handling, unsafe techniques, common injuries, controlling a fall, post-fall action plan, getting up off the floor, using hoists, bed and chair transfers, rolling a patient, walking a patient, sitting up, lateral transfers.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the risk assessment process
- Explain and use the principles of safe moving and handling
- Identify the effects of poor handling on employees
- Understand the importance of good posture and exercise to back care
- Use approved techniques for moving and handling tasks relevant to work
- Safely use mechanical aids available in the workplace
- Explain the importance of promoting mobility and independence
- Describe the causes of pressure sores and how to prevent them
Intended audience
This course is recommended for all healthcare professionals and workers who are involved in the care and transportation of patients.
Course Information
- Delivery
- online, customizable
- Audience
- All personnel
Why Choose Us
Why Embracive EHS
- NEBOSH & IOSH qualified trainers with industry experience
- CPD Accredited Provider (No. 23004) — internationally recognised
- 20+ years of hands-on EHS experience across industries
- Flexible delivery — onsite at your facility or live online via Zoom
- Tailored training programmes to meet your organisation's needs
CPD Accredited
Provider No. 23004
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The course duration is varies depending on the programme. We can adjust the schedule to fit your team's availability.
This course includes a certificate of completion. Contact us for details on accreditation options.
Simply fill out the enquiry form below or contact us via WhatsApp. We'll discuss your requirements and schedule the training at a time that suits you.
We offer both options. We can deliver training at your facility anywhere in Qatar, or conduct live interactive sessions via Zoom for remote teams.
Group sizes are flexible. We typically recommend 15-20 participants per session for optimal engagement, but can accommodate larger groups with multiple sessions.
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