PDC20093 - Principles of Manual Handling, Mobility and Transfers in the Community

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Version Effective: 9th of August, 2017

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Microcredential Summary

This online Short Course provides an overview of manual handling risks, management and controls to reduce injury to workers and ensure client safety.  It also overviews common mobility aids used in the community and the physical aspects of common transfer procedures in the community setting.

The fee for this short course will be $45.00.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
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Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded 2 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Standard Course Structure

2 hours
  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe and identify Manual Handling risks and apply Manual Handling Principles for safe practice
  2. Describe physical work practices, knowledge and skills for manual handling
  3. Recognise the importance of assessment and planning for client mobilisation and transfers.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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