Care Training Courses
                        Manual Handling of Children ( special needs - 1day)
Aims:
To train participants in manual handling of Children.
Objectives:
- Examine principles of lifting and handling
 - Look at methods of safe manual handling of children with special needs
 - Examine legal requirements
 - Explore risk assessments
 - Practice and demonstrate safe lifting techniques of children with a range of equipment
 
Target Audience:
This course is for candidates who are involved in the lifting, handling and moving of children (including special needs) in their work roles.
Course Content:
- Principles of lifting
 - Understanding special needs
 - Legal requirements
 - Safe lifting methods
 - Risk assessments
 - Protection from injury
 - Structure of the spine
 - Use of aids and equipment
 - Using Hoist and slide sheets
 - Moving people- safety considerations
 - Wheelchairs and toileting
 
Commentary:
The course covers basic lifting and handling of children, and includes the use of slide sheets, hoists and lifting belts. It also looks at supporting children with special needs in a mainstream setting.
To find out more about these courses please contact our office on 01922 683976 to speak to one of our team or email us on info@apex-ct.co.uk or complete our course interest form by clicking here.
                    



