HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks safely

Looking to advance your healthcare career or meet industry compliance standards? Enrol in our Nationally Recognised Manual Handling Course (HLTWHS005: Conduct Manual Tasks Safely) — specifically tailored for carers, nurses, aged care workers, and allied health professionals. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to perform manual handling tasks safely and effectively in a healthcare environment.

Why Choose Hopkins for Your Manual Handling Training?

At Hopkins International College, we pride ourselves on delivering industry-leading manual handling courses led by highly experienced trainers. All of our instructors have backgrounds in healthcare, emergency first aid, and education. Our hands-on training is conducted in a simulated workplace environment. This facility is complete with hospital beds, slide sheets, standing and full hoists, and more — all designed to mirror real-world healthcare settings.

Age Requirement:

Students must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirement

The HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation Unit of Competency standard requires a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. Students must be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR for an extended period of time. Due to the potential risk to health and safety where a nominated first aider, or worker with duty of care, does not have the ability to perform resuscitation and/or first aid to the performance standard, it is not appropriate to issue a statement of attainment to learners who are physically unable to meet the assessment requirements.

Pre-requisite Requirement:

Prior to attending the course, students are sent a link to complete online learning and assessment. This must be completed prior to attending the practical session unless there are extenuating circumstances. In this situation, the student must advise the Trainer and Assessor on arrival to the practical session.

• Duration: One-day face-to-face workshop
• Location: 170 Wellington St, East Perth 6004
• Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration
• Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

Face to Face and Blended Online

Theory Components:

• Introduction to manual handling
• Risk identification and control strategies
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation
• Injury prevention and risk factors
• Duty of care and workplace responsibilities
• Anatomy and physiology of the spine
• Safe work procedures and correct postures

Practical Training:

• Pre-start warm-up and stretching routines
• Use of slide sheets and transfer aids
• Performing log rolls and patient repositioning techniques
• Practical use of full and standing hoists in various clinical scenarios