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Bariatric Moving and Assisting
THE ITEM CODE: T2C147
Course Title: Bariatric Moving and Assisting
Course length 6 hours full course
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff working in the Health and Social Care sector who have the day to day responsibility of caring and supporting a bariatric resident.
At the end of the training session, there is a written and practical assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
Introduction | What is meant by the term bariatric care? |
Terminology | Understand what is meant by the term bariatric Define what manual handling is |
Legislation | Identify relevant legislation related to moving and assisting Be aware of individual responsibilities in relation to legislation and guidance |
Anatomy and Physiology | Discuss basic anatomy and physiology of the spine. |
Moving and Assisting | Describe the importance of a clear and comprehensive bariatric moving and assisting policy and strategy Describe what balanced decision making is and how it is applied in the context of moving and assisting. Demonstrate the principles of carrying out a risk assessment for bariatric moving and assisting. |
Equipment | Identify the range of bariatric equipment available Discuss the importance of having the appropriate equipment in place for safe bariatric handling techniques. |
Practical session | Practical session including the use of a bariatric simulation suit. |