Manual Handling Refresher for Health Workers
Course Name
Manual Handling Refresher for Health Workers
Included Qualifications
HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
Course Duration
2 Hours – Face-to-Face Training & Assessment
(+ self-paced pre-reading)
Course Cost
From $60 (may vary)
Course Certificate
Issued Same Day (T&C)
Is the course accredited?
No
Manual Handling Refresher – Annual Update
To take part in FirstAidPro’s Manual Handling refresher training, it is expected that students have already completed the HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely course. The refresher course is designed to renew and refresh someone’s manual handling qualifications rather than being a stand-alone qualification.
For any staff involved in the moving and handling of clients – including student nurses (pre-placement), occupational therapists, nurses, health and nurse aides, ambulance staff, physiotherapists, medical staff and people working with the aged or disabled – it is recommended (and often required) that this course be taken annually.
The nationally recognised course provides the relevant knowledge and skills for a healthcare worker to safely and responsibly care for clients in a nursing, health, aged care, or home care role. The course has a particular focus on the client’s well-being, the worker’s safety, and the community’s welfare.
There is no requirement to complete any online assessments for the course, as all assessments take place during the course and are handled directly by the instructor.
Hours spent on the course may also be claimed as continuing professional development hours for nursing, midwifery and other similar roles (as approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
As an Australian registered training provider (RTO #40407), FirstAidPro is particularly proud of both the professional standard of our training, and the highly experienced, friendly trainers we provide.
The Manual Handling refresher course (just like the full HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely certificate) is conducted at one of our specialised training facilities – fully equipped with industry-standard hospital beds, hoists, slide sheets and other equipment needed for the safe practice and demonstration of manual handling skills. We strive to make our courses enjoyable, informative and fun, with plenty of hands-on experience and practical examples from our trainers.
The course is particularly suited for workers in hospital and residential settings, including health workers, nurses, aged care workers, and support staff. The course also carefully conforms to the hazardous manual tasks code of practice, and all other relevant state and territory legislation.
How is the Course Delivered?
No Online Assessment required
The manual handling refresher is great for those who find online digital assessments and quizzes a little overwhelming. All assessments are handled in person, on the day, with our friendly instructor there to help out if you get stuck.
Course Cost
- $60 (Prices may vary)
- Price match guarantee on any similar course
How is the Course Structured?
Each participant in the course will have their learning evaluated through the following assessment methods:
- Practical Demonstrations: Simulated scenarios/Role playing
- Project (Risk Assessment)
- Knowledge Assessment
Course times
- This Hands-on Practical Training takes just 2 hours!
- Our Manual handling courses run frequently, 7 days a week, morning and afternoons.
- Refer to Course Calendar for available times
Certificate Issued Same Day
No Hidden Costs | Same Day Certificates
Once your manual handling course is complete, over the course of the next day:
- Manual handling certificates (Statement of Attendance) are issued electronically
- Additionally, hard copies of Manual handling certificates can be purchased for $12, including postage.
- As recommended by the Industry Council and Safe Work Australia, your Manual handling should be renewed annually.
Clinical Lab Simulation
FirstAidPro always strives to provide hands-on, engaging, practical and fun training. Our training facilities provide you with access to a suite of industry-standard manual handling equipment, and also a highly qualified professional trainer to run you through it all.
Professional Health Trainers
Our training team are all highly personable instructors and qualified industry veterans with years of experience. If you have any questions or need clarification during the course, don’t be afraid to take advantage of their hard-earned expertise!
Course Times
- 9:00am – 1:30pm
Other course times may be available on a venue-by-venue basis. Please make sure you arrive at the venue at least fifteen minutes before the course starts, as doors will generally be sealed at the course start time and latecomers required to reschedule their course.
About Manual Handling for Health Workers
Keep your manual handling skills and knowledge up to date with our refresher course, allowing you to maintain a safe and injury-free workplace with careful planning and safe execution of manual handling tasks.
Content Covered:
- Assisted walking – raising a fallen person
- Transfer from chair to chair/commode/toilet.
- Seated transfer from bed to chair/chair to bed
- Hoisting a person from the floor
- Fitting and removing slide sheets
- Pre-start Exercises
- Sitting to standing from the edge of a bed
- Sitting to standing from a chair
- Correct postures
- Contribute to a consultation process about improving manual handling
- Sliding a supine person up/down a bed
- Turning in bed
- Followed legally compliant workplace procedures to prepare for and complete at least three different manual tasks relevant to the work role
- Understand & Learn the NO lift Polices
- Instructing the person to raise themselves
- Standing transfer from bed to chair/chair to bed
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the spine
- Hoisting from chair to bed/bed to chair/commode to bed
Other Relevant Industries:
The Manual handling course is suitable for Domestic Workers, Home Care Services, Disability Services, anybody working in Aged Care or Aged Care Facilities, Enrolled Nurses, Disability Support Workers, Health Professionals, Nursing Students (Pre Placement), Nursing Home staff, Respite Care, Registered Nurses, Support Workers and much more.
