This is a blended online and classroom training course which will help you to comply with the law and recognise the importance of good back care. It also offers a range of useful and practical information in relation to manual handling. The course consists of 7 units and Units 1–6 are covered online. The online component of the course takes 90 minutes to complete. Unit 7 will focus on the practical demonstrations and assessment and will be delivered in the classroom by an experienced manual handling instructor. This course has been designed to ensure students are sufficiently trained and able to apply the principles and practices of safe handling in the workplace. It addresses the relevant manual handling legislation in Ireland and also the responsibilities of the employer and the employee under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. The training course explains the basic anatomy of the spine together with common manual handling injuries in the workplace. Safe working practices for manual handling are outlined combined with the procedure for carrying out manual handling risk assessments. Completion of this course will assist employees in taking care of their backs, and reducing the risk of injury, while ensuring employers are compliant with the law in the provision of manual handling training. Aim of the Training The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and training to comply with the law and to utilize correct manual handling techniques which will assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injuries in the workplace. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to: Identify the relevant manual handling legislation in Ireland Explain the anatomy of the spinal column Recognise how incorrect manual handling technique can lead to injury Outline the benefits of fitness and flexibility in the workplace Describe the role of ergonomics and risk assessment in manual handling State the 8 principles of safe manual handling Course Content There are two components to this course. Units 1-6 are undertaken online and Unit 7 is classroom learning. Unit 1: Manual Handling Legislation Reasons to Manage Manual Handling Definition of Manual Handling General Duties of the Employer Duties of the Employee Duties of the Employer in relation to Manual Handling Unit 2 The Musculoskeletal System Structure and functions of the spine The vertebrae Spinal discs The spinal cord Ligaments and tendons Muscles in movement Joints of the spine The process of movement Unit 3 Musculoskeletal Disorders Neck and upper limb disorders Lower limb disorders Disorders of the back Risk factors for manual handling Unit 4 Fitness and Flexibility Fitness and Flexibility Benefits of stretching Good posture Healthy Lifestyle Unit 5: Ergonomics and Risk Assessment What is Ergonomics? Benefits of good workplace ergonomics Manual handling risk assessment Unit 6: Safe Handling Techniques The 8 principles of manual handling Lifting from the floor (theory) Lifting to waist height (theory) Lifting to a height (theory) Pushing and pulling (theory) Team lift (theory) Unit 7: Practical Manual Handling This unit is carried out in the classroom and demonstrates how the principles of manual handling can be put into practice to include: Carrying Pushing and pulling Lifting from low levels Lowering from a height Team lifting principles Further information on minding your own back Assessment On completion of the course, students are required to complete an end of course quiz consisting of 20 multiple choice style questions. You must achieve 80% in this assessment in order to successfully complete the course. You will have 2 attempts to complete the quiz. Following successful completion of the online course, you will then be required to undertake a short classroom based assessment in order to be fully Manual Handling Certified.  Certificate Your Manual Handling certificate, which is valid for 2 years, will issued to you on verification of completion via email. Read more

This course has been designed to increase your awareness and knowledge of how to protect Vulnerable Adults, through building your capacity to understanding and recognising the signs of abuse. Course Content Unit 1: Safeguarding & Legislation Definitions related to the topic Legislation relating to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults The Rights of Individuals Unit 2: “Vulnerable” Vulnerability What makes an adult vulnerable Groups who are at high risk of experiencing vulnerability Unit 3: Abuse Types of abuse Who can abuse Settings where the risk of abuse is high Signs of abuse Rights of the person who is vulnerable Rights of the person who has experienced abuse Unit 4: Dealing with Disclosures of Abuse What is a complaint, concern and allegation Safeguard's for all involved; innocent until investigation proves otherwise Barriers to Disclosing Abuse How do people become aware of abuse? Who is responsible for reporting concerns/possible abuse If you do not report, what can happen? False allegations/making false claims Anonymous allegations Unit 5: Reporting Concerns and Possible Abuse - The Process Who do I make a report to? Do’s and Don’ts when a disclosure is made When should I report a concern? How do I report a possible allegation, what information do I need? Unit 6: What Follows a Disclosure of Possible Abuse What follows a disclosure The investigation Management of allegations of abuse The role of others Notification to other bodies Protected disclosures Workplace policies helping to reduce the risk of abuse Read more

Course Content The Data Protection Acts, 8 Principles of Data Protection, Information Security and The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Unit 1 Introduction to GDPR Understanding the meaning of GDPR Key definitions Unit 2 Privacy and Data Protection Understanding Privacy Unit 3 Origins of our Data Protection Law Understanding the changes to our legislation Unit 4 Basic Fundamentals of GDPR Scope of GDPR Who does GDPR apply to What does GDPR apply to Key Data Protection Roles Unit 5 Data Protection Principles Principals of GDPR Consent Lawfulness of Processing Accountability & Governance Privacy by Design Unit 6 Data Subject Rights Individual rights Unit 7 Obligations of Controllers and Processors Accountability Record keeping Security Breaches and Notifications Data Protection Officer Transfer of Data Rights to Privacy Supervisory Authority Unit 8 GDPR Enforcement and Compliance National Supervisory Authorities The European Data Protection Board Liabilities and Sanctions Read more