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270 Hoist and Sling Prescribing in the Community
This is an e learning package designed to enable the learner to gain an understanding of the theory behind hoist prescribing. Completion of a practical competence assessment/ masterclass covers the safe use of hoist element.
This course is designed to enable community staff to identify the criteria for selecting types/models of hoist/slings for a variety of care settings.
Relevant legislation will be revised and related issues around selecting and prescribing mechanical lifting equipment discussed.
The correct selection of slings, by size, type and model will be introduced, and the potential risks to service users discussed.
This course is designed to enable community staff to identify the criteria for selecting types/models of hoist/slings for a variety of care settings.
Relevant legislation will be revised and related issues around selecting and prescribing mechanical lifting equipment discussed.
The correct selection of slings, by size, type and model will be introduced, and the potential risks to service users discussed.
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| Contributed by: | Learning Development |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| Last updated: | 02 August 2022 |
| First contributed: | 07 March 2017 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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