Manual Handling Safety
Instructor
Theresa Joy Lacatan
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Course Overview
Designed to equip healthcare professionals, support staff, and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent workplace injuries and promote a safe environment when dealing with patient handling and manual tasks. Manual handling incidents are among the most common causes of injury in healthcare settings. This course focuses on risk assessment, proper lifting techniques, and best practices to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare workers.
What You'll Learn?
- Understand and differentiate manual handling and its types
- Reduce risk by using appropriate tools and techniques for manual handling
- Know and apply develop risk management systems to practice
- Develop independence towards patients