QQI Level 6 Patient Moving
Our course is designed to instruct employees of varied healthcare professions in the theory and
practice of safe patient moving and handling. It is aimed at all levels of employees, who’s work
involves the movement or assisting the movements of patients with injury or reduced mobility.
Who should attend?
This course is training requirement for carers, healthcare workers, nurses, nursing homes staff, first
aiders, people working in hospitals and respite centres, hotel porters and other workers who engage
in manual handling or patient handling activities during their working day.
Course Content
- Back Care
- Principals of safe moving
- Practical demonstration
- Patient moving & Handling Practical
- Assessment & Exam
- Definition of Manual Handling
- Legislation
- Anatomy
- Bio - Mechanics
- Risk Assessment
Please note due to popular demand places are limited.
All courses are delivered by QQI qualified instructors.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, (General Applications) Regulations 2007, Chapter 4 of Part 2, outline the requirements that must be adhered to in relation to manual handling.