Patient Handling
Patient Handling prepares Healthcare workers to safely move and handle patients without hurting themselves or the patient under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Note: Patient Handling/People Movement is a mandatory requirement of QQI Major Award Healthcare Support 5M4339.
Course Code
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Entry Requirements
• Over 18 years old
• Good spoken and written English
• Valid Manual Handling certificate
Qualification
Certification valid for 3 years
Duration
Half day
Assessment
Skills Demonstration
• Participants must have:
– Proof of name and date of birth
– PPS Number
• Cancellation fee:
– 100% price for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance, or in case of no-show
– No fee for cancellations made 7 or more days in advance
• It is recommended that refresher training takes place every three years or where there is a change in work practices resulting in the introduction of a new system of work related to people handling or use of new equipment to support people moving.
Learners will be able to:
1 Identify the risks associated with people/patient moving
2 Understand the principles of safe people/patient moving
3 Carry out specific tasks such as transferring people from bed to chair either by manual or mechanical methods
Price
70 (Special price for Manual Handling + People Moving: 95)
Funding
Course funding options may be available, depending on eligibility. Contact your local Intreo office or Local Employment services.
Protection for Learners
Glin National College (GNC) offers students learner protection insurance, which ensures that learners of a validated programme of three months or longer leading to a QQI award have an opportunity to complete that programme, or are refunded the money most recently paid if that programme ends before they complete it. Each learner receives a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name and we will notify them in writing of any change in information within 14 days of becoming aware of that change.
Complaints Procedure
It is our policy to deal with any expression of dissatisfaction concerning our services or their provision in a fair manner. Complainants should raise their concerns as soon as possible, and where the conduct complained of is violent or criminal in nature, the Gardai will be contacted without delay.
While in no way diminishing the issue or the effects on individuals, an informal approach should be the first course of action as it can often easily resolve matters. If the situation or behaviour continues, the complainant can proceed to making a formal complaint. If a hearing by investigation is required, its results evaluate whether the complaint is valid or invalid, or is malicious, or whether there is insufficient evidence. If a complaint is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, it may be referred again for internal review by Glin National College or in writing to the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
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