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Introducing Our New Online Manual Handling Training Course For Disability Support And Healthcare Workers

 


We’re excited to announce the launch of our Manual Handling Training Course for Disability Support Workers and Healthcare Workers. This 15-minute online training course is designed to provide essential knowledge on safe manual handling practices in the workplace. Whether you’re a disability support worker or a healthcare professional, it ensures you have the necessary skills to handle tasks safely and according to legal and ethical standards.

Why Manual Handling Matters

Manual handling uses physical force to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, move, hold, or restrain an object, person, or animal. Many of us daily encounter manual handling tasks—lifting a box or typing on a keyboard. For those in healthcare and disability support, manual handling tasks are an integral part of the job. These tasks can lead to injury and discomfort when done incorrectly, so adopting the proper techniques is essential.

What You Will Learn

Our course covers critical topics that every disability support and healthcare worker should know:

  • What is manual handling and the legal and ethical considerations
  • Basic principles of safe manual handling
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them
  • How to report manual handling risks

You will also better understand how to create a safer workplace by recognising potential risks and reporting them promptly.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for individuals in disability support and healthcare services, including employees, contractors, and volunteers. This training is essential if your role involves tasks requiring physical effort!

Course Details

The course lasts approximately 15 minutes and is entirely online, designed to be easy to navigate. It can be delivered through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system or integrated into your existing Learning Management System (LMS). The learner experience is enriched with case studies and interactive learning activities, which help reinforce safe manual handling techniques.

At the end of the course, there is a short online assessment followed by a declaration to support inclusive and respectful workplaces.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Be able to define manual handling and understand its legal and ethical implications
  • Gain knowledge of the basic principles of safe manual handling
  • Recognise common mistakes in manual handling and learn how to avoid them
  • Understand how to report manual handling risks effectively

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