Mastering Manual Handling: Essential Techniques for Physical Support

Welcome to the "Manual Handling for Physical Support" course!

This course is designed to equip caregivers and support workers with essential techniques for safe lifting and handling. Learn to minimise injury risks, apply ergonomic principles, and ensure the well-being of both caregivers and those they support.

Enrol now and gain confidence and certification in manual handling best practices!

Course Modules

    1. Why are you here?

    2. What will you learn in this course?

    3. Important note!

    4. Please take this short survey before you proceed!

    1. 2.1 What is Manual Handling?

    2. 2.2 Hazardous Manual Tasks

    3. 2.3 Why is it Important?

    4. 2.4 Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)

    5. 2.5 Legal and Other Requirements

    1. 3.1 Using Slide Sheets

    2. 3.2 Wheelchairs

    3. 3.3 Transfer Belt: Using Transfer Belt to Stand

    4. 3.4 Transfer Belt: Wheelchair to Bed

    5. 3.5 Hoists

    6. 3.6 Hoist Transfer

    7. 3.7 Slings

    8. 3.9 Choosing and Fitting the Right Sling

    9. 3.10 Shower and Toilet Aids

    10. 3.11 Inspecting and Maintaining Equipment

    1. 4.1 Note!

    2. 4.2 Questions to Ask Before Providing Physical Support

    3. 4.3 Rolling a Person in Bed

    4. 4.4 Sit to Stand (assist from the side)

    5. 4.5 Sit to Stand (assist from the back)

    6. 4.6 Assisting Someone to Walk

    7. 4.7 Showering & Drying

    8. 4.8 Undressing & Dressing

    9. 4.9 Wheelchairs on Varied Surfaces

    10. 4.10 Wheelchair Vans

    11. 4.11 Managing Customer Falls

    1. 5.1 Note!

    2. 5.2 Risk Management

    3. 5.3 Keeping Your Back Safe

    4. 5.4 Stretching and Warm Up

    5. 5.5 Proper Posture and Technique

    6. 5.6 Reporting

    1. 6.1 Where to Find Information?

    2. 6.2 ASSiST Physical Support Risk Assessment

    3. 6.3 Manual Handling Risk Assessments and Checklists

Course details:

  • $47.00
  • 44 lessons
  • Online Self-Paced
  • Awarded with Certificate of Completion

Our Training Expert

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Natasha Purton

Specialised Trainer

Natasha is a seasoned support worker, trainer, and instructional designer, dedicated to creating impactful training solutions. Her experience across various roles has enabled her to develop transformational training products for face-to-face, blended, and online delivery.

Natasha's philosophy is that training should transcend checkbox exercises, ensuring that participants are better skilled, more informed, and more capable. She strongly values the often-underappreciated role of a Support Worker, believing that when performed excellently, it elevates society as a whole.

Natasha's extensive qualifications include Diplomas in Community Services and Mental Health, as well as a Skill Set Qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Training and Assessment (TAE) and an Advanced Diploma in Business, and she is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychological Science.

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