EDGE Services Newsletter March 2018

6 Spring 2018 Newsletter
People Handling and
Risk Assessment
Key Trainer’s Certificate
Our flagship course has established
EDGE as one of the leading providers of
training to the healthcare and social care
sectors.
Course Overview
This course will provide delegates with
the knowledge, skills and
confidence to train others in the
moving and handling of people and in
the conducting of manual handling risk
assessments.
Who Will Benefit?
This course is for delegates with a
responsibility for health & safety and
welfare of carers and clients with
regards to the moving and handling of
people.
Assessment and Certification
Course assessment comprises:
• a one hour ’open-book’ test to
determine delegates’ theoretical
understanding of the course content;
• delivery of a group mini-training
session in order to assess teaching
skills, organisation, and delivery of
appropriate course content;
• a practical skills assessment, which
takes place continuously throughout
the course.
Course Aims and Intended Learning
Outcomes
By the end of the course delegates shall:
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of
legislation and professional guidance
which affects them, their job, their
employers and employees;
• briefly understand the workings of the
spine and how to reduce the risks of
spinal injury;
• demonstrate an appreciation of the
principles of biomechanics;
• demonstrate an appreciation of
ergonomics;
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of
risk assessment;
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of
‘controversial techniques’;
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of
up-to-date practical skills in moving
handling clients in a care setting;
• demonstrate the skills and confidence
to convey manual handling knowledge
and skills to others.
Upon successful completion of the
course, you will receive a certificate
of achievement from EDGE Services
which is valid for two years, endorsed
by the College of Occupational
Therapists and certified by the CPD
Certification Service. You will also
receive a Level 4 certificate from RoSPA
Qualifications.
Public Training Courses
Forthcoming Dates:
See below for full list
Course Duration: Four Days
For your convenience if you have
small numbers of delegates.
In-House Training Courses
Available in-house across the UK.
Course Duration: Four Days
We can tailor-make this course to suit
your requirements.
Our prices are designed to meet your
needs please call us on 01904 677853
to discuss your requirements.
Forthcoming Public Training Dates Include:
26 - 29 March 2018, York
3 - 6 April 2018, London
10 - 13 April 2018, Glasgow
10 - 13 April 2018, Birmingham
1 - 4 May 2018, Manchester
8 - 11 May 2018, London
15 - 18 May 2018, Oxfordshire (Banbury)
22 - 25 May 2018, York
29 May - 1 June 2018, Glasgow
12 - 15 June 2018, Brighton
19 - 22 June 2018, Birmingham
26 - 29 June 2018, London
17 - 20 July 2018, York
31 July - 3 August 2018, Glasgow
7 - 10 August 2018, London
EDGE services
28 - 31 August 2018, Birmingham
4 - 7 September 2018, Manchester
11 - 14 September 2018, Exeter
18 - 21 September 2018, Peterborough
25 - 28 Sept 2018, Oxfordshire (Banbury)
25 - 28 September 2018, Edinburgh
9 - 12 October 2018, York
16 - 19 October 2018, Cardiff
23 - 26 October 2018, London
6 - 9 November 2018, Glasgow
27 - 30 November 2018, Birmingham
4 - 7 December 2018, London
11 - 14 December 2018, Brighton
18 - 21 December 2018, Manchester
Course Materials Comprise of:
• A 234 page professionally bound,
full colour course text book.
• A delegate CD ROM containing all
notes, handouts, delegate quizzes
etc that you would need to deliver
your own training courses as well as
an hour long DVD of practical skills
taught.
• A 27 page full colour ‘Ideas’ book
with training tips.
• Access to an exclusive on-line
Resource Library full of useful
information sheets, skills sheets and
training tools.
• Access to an exclusive e-learning
programme designed to cover the
theory content of people handling
training for ‘front-line’ staff.
All the above and more are included in the
course price.