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    Moving and Handling Annual Update for Adult Social Care Occupational Therapists

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    Course overview



    Eligibility: This course is open to council Occupational Therapists only.

    This course is exclusively for Occupational Therapy staff and offers an interactive session following a set syllabus. You will gain an understanding of relevant legislation and use various handling equipment to apply an ergonomic systems approach to safer handling. You will demonstrate safe methods of handling people, learn how to select and evaluate a range of current handling manoeuvres, and develop an awareness of risk assessment.

    The course also covers single-handed care assessments and the importance of evidence-based practice. Practical case scenarios and demonstrations will support your learning.

    This mandatory training course ensures Occupational Therapists comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act legislation and meet the Professional Standards set by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

    Learning outcomes

    By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Understand and apply relevant legislation related to Occupational Therapy.
    • Use various handling equipment to implement an ergonomic systems approach to safer handling.
    • Demonstrate safe methods for handling people.
    • Select and evaluate a range of current handling manoeuvres.
    • Develop a thorough awareness of risk assessment procedures.
    • Conduct single-handed care assessments effectively.
    • Appreciate the importance of evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy.
    • Apply knowledge through practical case scenarios and demonstrations.
    • Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act legislation.
    • Meet the Professional Standards set by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

    Charges

    This course is fully funded. When you sign up you'll be able to book your place for free. 

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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    • If you are eligible for this course, please go to the top of this page and click sign up, you’ll then be able to book a place and access the activities below.


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