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Training
Manual Handling for Care Workers
| Course Dates: | offered to groups and
organisations by request. Call 02 9912 5800 to discuss |
| Type: | Half day: 9am - 1:30pm |
| Fee: | $250 |
| Location: | Across Australia |
Course Description
I enjoyed the practical parts of the training. We experienced what it was like to be in a wheelchair/chair hoist so know what it will feel like for the client.
The course content was very clear and easy to follow with good practical demonstrations...
This course covers how to efficiently and safely transport a client - with and without the use of assistive technology. Participants gain an understanding of current WH&S legislation related to manual handling and injury prevention.
This course can be conducted at the work-site or in our training room. It is designed primarily for training small groups.
We can also customise training to suit the workplace and the needs of the participants.
All training is interactive and practical, creating an environment where people learn with, and from each other.
Topics covered include:
- current manual handling issues
- current legislation
- identification of risk factors
- risk control
- communication, privacy, dignity and confidentiality
- application of lifting aids
- correct lifting technique
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn to:
- define manual handling
- identify current Work Health and Safety legislation related to manual handling and injury prevention
- dentify and list the potential manual handling risk factors in workplace settings
- demonstrate appropriate communication to a client during transfers
- identify ways to maintain client privacy, dignity and confidentiality
- demonstrate a correct semi-squat position for manual handling
- use lifting aids in the workplace to minimise the risk of injury to the client or carer and to maximise the rehabilitation potential of the client
How to Register
To register for this course please fill out this registration form with payment details and send to:
- Assistive Technology Australia
PO Box 8034
Westpoint Blacktown
NSW 2148
Registration forms may also be faxed with credit card details to:
- (02) 8814 9656
Refunds
If a student withdraws from the course after they have confirmed their enrolment, i.e. submitted their enrolment form to AT-AUST, the student may:
- Substitute a person at any time. The substitute must be from the same workplace and similar background or position within the organisation
- Request a refund up to 7 days prior to the commencement of the training, less a 10% administration fee
- Request a transfer to another program within the current financial year
All fees for any RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) undertaken by AT-AUST for any student who withdraws from a course after they have confirmed their enrolment will be payable in full by the student.
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
- AT-AUST reserves the right to cancel a program when there are insufficient enrolments or unforeseen circumstances. Notification of cancellation will be given by email. If we cannot place the applicant in another program, we will refund the full course fee.
- AT-AUST will notify students as soon as possible if a course is cancelled
- AT-AUST does not take responsibility for any student’s costs associated with any such cancellation including airfares, travel or accommodation
Accessibility
AT Australia at Blacktown is accessible for people with a disability.
Additional learning support during training and assessment can be arranged with prior notice.
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