Training Course on Proper Lifting and Movement Techniques for Workers or Individuals
On December 19, U6 T Level Health students participated in a manual handling training event organized by Springfield Healthcare. The session was designed to help students achieve high marks in their practical assessments, scheduled for summer, and to ensure they feel confident in handling manual tasks during their community placements.
The training course focused on the importance of safety for both patients and handlers, a crucial aspect in the healthcare sector. Students learned to use equipment like hoists, slide sheets, and Zimmer frames correctly, and took turns lifting each other to gain hands-on experience.
Weronika Kuriata, an Upper Sixth student, expressed feeling confident in supporting with manual handling tasks on her community placement, attributing her newfound confidence to the practical skills she learned during the training. Other students, including Jenny Smith, Head of Department, and Hannah, another staff member, also benefited from the course, which will support them in delivering practical sessions.
The training session provided an opportunity for students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context. Effective manual handling training typically includes hands-on, practical training, use of assistive equipment, ergonomic principles, risk assessment skills, regular assessment and refreshers, and the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Springfield Healthcare's commitment to supportive workplace policies, as highlighted in their employee handbook, suggests that their training likely embodies these elements, possibly supported by comprehensive policies as part of their organizational framework. However, direct sources such as their training manuals or official statements would be necessary for exact details on Springfield Healthcare’s manual handling training for T Level students.
The focus on safety during manual handling may lead to improved patient outcomes during community placements. Weronika Kuriata's confidence in her manual handling abilities may improve the quality of care she provides during her community placement. The training course emphasized the importance of safety during community placements, a factor that could potentially lead to better patient care and a safer environment for all involved.
The training course expanded to encompass aspects of science, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and therapies-and-treatments, as students learned to handle manual tasks efficiently and safely as part of their community placements. The manual handling training, focusing on the application of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, could positively impact the health and wellness of patients additionally promoting fitness and exercise, and contributing to effective therapies and treatments during community placements.
