Course Overview
This awareness course introduces disability support workers to safe manual handling techniques, helping reduce the risk of injury and ensuring safe client transfers.
Who Should Attend?
- Disability support workers
- Aged care workers and carers
- Vocational students preparing for community care roles
Prerequisites
- None.
- Suitable to NDIS workers and providers.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise hazards of manual handling tasks
- Demonstrate correct lifting, moving, and transfer techniques
- Use mechanical aids safely in care settings
- Prevent common workplace injuries
Key Topics
- Ergonomics and body mechanics
- Client transfers and mobility support
- Correct use of manual handling aids
- Risk management and injury prevention
Material Inclusions
- Downloadable training manual (PDF) with safe lifting and handling procedures
- Demonstration videos of correct techniques
- Practical workplace checklists
Assessment & Certificate
- Case study scenarios and knowledge checks.
- Video-based demonstrations (where included).
- Short reflective tasks.
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