Patient Manual Handling

Safe patient handling is essential to protect both staff and patients from injury. Our course equips healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to carry out tasks safely and in line with best practice.

Participants will learn safe movement techniques, risk assessment, and how to use handling equipment effectively, while maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and safety.

What You Will Learn

• Relevant manual handling legislation and guidelines
• Identifying and assessing risks
• Principles of safe movement and handling
• Techniques for repositioning and transferring patients
• Safe use of equipment (e.g., hoists, slide sheets)
• Supporting patient independence and dignity

Who Should Attend

Ideal for healthcare workers, carers, nurses, and support staff involved in patient handling across hospitals, nursing homes, and community care settings.

Course Benefits

• Reduce workplace injuries
• Improve patient safety and comfort
• Support compliance with regulations
• Increase staff confidence

Delivery Options

On-site training at your workplace or in our classroom at the Dublin Smithfield office. Minimum 4 – Maximum 12 participants.

Tuesday 1.00 pm

Wdnesday 1.30 pm

Friday 1.00 pm

Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Hybrid courses available soon.

Cost of the course: €89.00