Manual Handling

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Training activities will include:

  • Risk Analysis
  • Correct procedures for manual handling
  • Exercises to prevent injuries
  • Correct lifting techniques.
  • Current laws and legislation
  • Demonstration of bed making and using a hoist
  • And lots more

It is significant to note that around a quarter of all workplace injuries are caused by manual handling.

Course Details

What kinds of injuries can result from manual handling?

  • muscle sprains and strains
  • injuries to muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs and other structures in the back
  • injuries to soft tissues such as nerves, ligaments and tendons in the wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or leg
  • abdominal hernias
  • chronic pain

Learning outcomes in Manual Handling:

  • Taking responsibility – Duty of Care in Injury Prevention
  • The personal costs of back injuries
  • The definition of manual handling;
  • Think, Plan and Act
  • Recognize and minimize risk
  • Use correct posture and stance

Price

Manual Handling Course $50

Course Suitability

Who should attend this course?

  • Everyone working in Aged care sector, Home and Community and Disability Services
  • Anyone who is concerned about their physical wellbeing and the wellbeing of their clients
  • Anyone who does any sort of lifting, pulling however minimal
  • Everyone needs Training In Manual Handling

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites of qualifications to join this course.

Learning Mode

This course is delivered by Professional and Fully Accredited Trainers, with several years of experience. The duration of the course is about four hours.

Next Course Timetable

Manual Handling: 50$ include certificate
Place: Glen Waverley:
Level 1 – 59 Kingsway
Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Phone: (03) 9562 5502

Dandenong:
217 Lonsdale Street
Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: (03) 9771 1007 / (03) 9771 1008

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
When: Download the newest short course time table here: http://jti.edu.au/resources/
SPECIAL: Do it with Manual Handling and get 110 for BOTH
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