HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely (Manual Handling)

Accredited Manual Handling Course for Carers, Nurses & Aged Care Workers

Nationally Recognised Manual Handling Training – HLTWHS005: Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

Looking to advance your healthcare career or meet industry compliance standards? Enrol in our Nationally Recognised Manual Handling Course (HLTWHS005: Conduct Manual Tasks Safely) — specifically tailored for carers, nurses, aged care workers, and allied health professionals. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively in a healthcare environment.

Why Choose Auscare for Your Manual Handling Training?

At Auscare Training, we pride ourselves on delivering industry-leading manual handling courses led by highly experienced trainers. All of our instructors have backgrounds in healthcare, emergency first aid, and education. Our hands-on training is conducted in a simulated workplace environment. This state of the art facility is complete with hospital beds, slide sheets, standing and full hoists, and more — all designed to mirror real-world healthcare settings.

HLTWHS005: Manual Handling Course Overview

This manual handling course is essential for anyone working in environments where safe manual task execution is critical. You’ll learn how to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with manual handling and comply with current workplace health and safety legislation.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Recognise and assess manual tasks involving risk
• Follow legally compliant manual handling procedures for at least three different tasks
• Participate in consultation processes to enhance workplace safety
• Safely operate patient handling equipment including standing hoists, bed hoists, and chair hoists
• Apply risk control measures to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
• Demonstrate correct posture and lifting techniques in line with ergonomic principles

Course Modules

Theory Components:

• Introduction to manual handling
• Risk identification and control strategies
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation
• Injury prevention and risk factors
• Duty of care and workplace responsibilities
• Anatomy and physiology of the spine
• Safe work procedures and correct postures

Practical Training:

• Pre-start warm-up and stretching routines
• Use of slide sheets and transfer aids
• Performing log rolls and patient repositioning techniques
• Practical use of full and standing hoists in various clinical scenarios

Training Format

• Duration: One-day face-to-face workshop
• Location: Auscare’s state-of-the-art training facility
• Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration
• Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Aged Care Workers
• Disability Support Workers
• Enrolled and Registered Nurses
• Allied Health Assistants
• Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)
• Anyone performing manual tasks in healthcare or community care settings

Benefits of This Course

• Meet legal and workplace compliance standards
• Reduce the risk of workplace injuries
• Gain confidence in using manual handling equipment
• Learn from healthcare experts with decades of industry experience

Enrol Today in Our Manual Handling Training Course

Ready to enhance your skills and improve safety in your workplace? Book your spot today in Auscare’s accredited manual handling course and take the next step in your healthcare career with confidence.

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