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Course Duration   5 days (over two weeks) 21st, 22nd, 23rd May & 28th & 29th May

FETAC Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Training Course Description

This FETAC Level 6 Manual Handling Instructors course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skill and confidence to design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace and to complete manual handling risk assessments as required by Part 4 Chapter 2 of the “General Application Regulation Regulations 2007, Manual Handling of Loads”, which states that staff engaged in manual handling must be given training in the safe manual handling of loads.

 Manual Handling Instructors Course Content

• Manual handling legislation
• Anatomy and physiology of the spine
• Preventing back injury
• Ergonomics
• Manual handling risk assessment
• Dealing with unfamiliar loads
• Instruction and training techniques
• Presentation skills
• Conducting assessments and providing feedback

Code                                     6N0233

Level                                     6                                             

Credit Value                      10

Our Trainers

Guardian Safety is a FETAC registered training provider and all our trainers are fully qualified Manual Handling Instructors having achieved Level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications. All Course instructors hold a Train the Trainer qualification and are fully qualified safety professionals, holding a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health and safety.

Maximum Participants per Course           10

Location

The Training Centre, B2 Centre Point Business Park, Oak Road, Dublin 12

Who Should Attend

Health & Safety Practitioners or trainers who intend to deliver Manual Handling Training.

Those who wish to deliver and certify in-house Manual Handling Training Programmes.

Assessment

Assessment is comprised of three parts, Skills Demonstration (60%), Theory Exam (20%) and Assignment (20%). Participants must pass all three assessments to qualify for award.

Certification

A ‘Manual Handling Instructor FETAC Level 6’ Certificate is awarded to participants on successful completion of course.

Refresher Training & Certification Validity Period

Certificates are valid for 5 years.

Additional Information

DVD and lap/top projector are used. Extensive notes on Safe Manual Handling Instructors Course are available to all participants.

Special Instructions for this Course

Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes is recommended for this course as there is a high level of practical activity throughout.

Participants are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and flexibility and this course is not suitable for those with any back, hip or knee injuries or those with any condition which may be aggravated by practical lifting.

How to Book

                Email                    info@guardiansafety.ie

                Phone                   01-4243013 or 085-7177021

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Now Booking for Occupational First Aid Course 3 day Course

Dates:              5th, 6th & 7th June

And 1 day Refresher First Aid for those who have completed Occupational FETAC Level 5 within the past 2 years, 7th June.

FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid Training Course Description

On completion of this Occupational First Aid course participants will be able to provide necessary first aid within the workplace, deal with emergencies and implement essential life saving skills (apply CPR and use Automated External Defibrillator) as required by the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007.

FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid Course Content

• First Aid in the workplace: legal requirements and the role of the First Aider
• Patient Assessment: Primary survey, vital signs, protecting casualties with suspected neck injuries
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Cardiac First Response:  The chain of survival; calling for an ambulance, starting CPR and using a Defibrillator.
• Wounds and Bleeding: How to deal with blood injuries, how to recognise different types of wounds and how to treat them, minimising the consequences of internal bleeding.
•  Altered levels of consciousness how to treat shock and the recovery position. Treating a casualty with loss of consciousness.
•  Musculoskeletal Injuries: Treatment of broken bones, sprains, strains and dislocations.
•  Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock: causes and treatment of burns, electric shock & electrocution, poisoning.

Code:                    D20188

Level:                    5             

Credit Value:     1

Our Trainers:

Guardian Safety is a FETAC registered training provider and all our trainers are fully qualified Occupational First Aid instructors registered with OFAAA (The Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent)

Course Duration               3 days

Maximum Participants per Course 10

Location

The Training Centre, B2 Centre Point Business Park, Oak Road, Dublin 12

 Who Should Attend

Anyone who wishes to train and be certified as an Occupational First Aider or anyone whose work involves care of others.

Assessment

This is a highly interactive course with emphasis on practice and demonstration. Assessment is by written test and practical skills exam.

Basic life savings skills 40%
Examination (short answer question) 30%
Skills demonstration (x 2) 30%

Certification

An “Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5” certificate is awarded to participants on successful completion of course.

Refresher Training / Certification Validity Period

Occupational First Aid certificate is valid for 2 years and can be renewed on completion of a 1 day refresher course.

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Patient Handling Course Description

This course is designed to instruct employees in the theory and practice of safe Patient
handling. To comply with Part 4 Chapter 2 of the “General Application Regulation Regulations 2007, Manual Handling of Loads”, which states that staff engaged in manual handling must be given appropriate training. Safe Patient Handling techniques can reduce the risk of injury to both the employee and the Patient.

Patient Handling Course Objectives

On completion of this Patient Handling course participants will be able to:

• Recognise a load which is too heavy or awkward
• Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system
• Conduct a patient handling risk assessment
• Lift and handle patients safely.

Patient Handling Course content

• Dangers of careless and unskilled methods
• Legislation
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Principles of levers and laws of motion
• Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
• How the body is harmed through incorrect patient handling techniques
• Importance of physical fitness
• Personal protective equipment
• Normal patient movement
• Patient handling aids & techniques

Our Trainers

Guardian Safety is a FETAC registered training provider and all instructors are fully qualified Patient Handling Instructors, having achieved Level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications. All course instructors hold a minimum of Train the Trainer qualification and are qualified safety practitioners holding a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Course Duration Manual Handling = Half day,

Manual Handling + Patient/People Handling  = Full Day

Maximum Participants per Course   12

Location

The Training Centre, B2 Centre Point Business Park, Oak Road, Dublin 12

Who Should Attend

Employees whose work involves the movement or assisting the movements of patients with injury or decreased mobility. This course is suitable for carers and care assistants, First Aiders, healthcare workers, those working in Nursing homes, hospitals and respite centres.

 Assessment

Theory test, followed by a practical assessment of safe patient handling.

Refresher Training & Certification Validity Period

Refresher training is recommended at intervals not greater than 3 years.

Additional Information

DVD and laptop/projector presentation are used. Notes on safe Patient Handling are provided for each participant.

 Certification

A Guardian Safety Patient Handling Attendance Certificate for is awarded to participants on completion of this course.

Special instructions for this course

Course participants should wear loose fitting comfortable clothing (trousers) and closed toe shoes.

Any special needs /requirements should be identified at time of booking.

How to book

Email                    info@guardiansafety.ie

Phone                   01-4243013 or 085-7177021

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We have two training rooms equipped with AV equipment, each room can accommodate up to 20 per room in classroom or boardroom layout but can easily accomodate more for briefings.

We also have an onsite cafe and there is free parking available.  For those who wish to hold classes in Patient care / home nursing or care giving, we also have a dedicated Patient room.

The Training Centre can be hired 24/7  on a daily / half day or hourly basis.

We are a FETAC registered Training Centre.

CALL 01 424 3013 or 085 717 7021 for further information or appointment to view.