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

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Version Effective: 7th of October, 2020

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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.

This online Short Course provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $45.

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.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/
Study Area
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Health
  • Safety

Admission Codes

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

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

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 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a 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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