Our range of manual handling courses is designed to help employers develop safer systems of work in the workplace and to ensure that employees are able to use safer manual handling techniques to protect themselves, colleagues and service users from stress and injury.
- Cognet People Moving Loads (Handling of Objects & Loads)
- Cognet People Moving People (Handling of People & Loads)
People Moving Loads
Duration: Half day / 3.5 hours
Venue: On site or public course
This course is designed for all individuals who are involved fully or in part, with the movement of loads as part of their employment. The basic course is of 3.5 hours in duration, but can be extended to include specific client working practices and processes.
People Moving People
Duration: 1 days / 6 hours
Venue: On site or Public course
This course has been designed for all those involved in direct patient/client contact or whose job involves the movement of loads and/or equipment. The course is of 6 hours duration and suits groups of up to 15 delegates.
Safer Handling of Medication
Duration: 1 days / 6 hours
Venue: On site or Public course
A one day course designed to give for all individuals working within social care the knowledge required to handle medication safety and effectively. The course meets the requirements of the Skills For Care Common Induction Standards for Medication Handling. This essential training is ideal as a refresher or core training or as part of any induction programme. A half-day Introduction to Medication Handling is also available.
This course is accredited by the College of Pharmacy Practice
Stroke Awareness Certificate
Duration: 3 hour short course
Venue: On site or public course
This is a short 3 hour course suitable for any person working in a health and social care environment. However, as stokes can affect over 150,000 people each year in the UK this course is relevant to all first aiders/responders and members of the general public.
Protection Of Vulnerable Adults (POVA)
Duration: 6 hours / 1 day
Venue: On site or public course
Designed to show the employee (Carer) the implications of abuse and what they should be aware of. This course will assist carer ‘s in understanding their obligations in a healthcare environment and procedure taken if abuse is found or suspected
Dementia Awareness
Duration: 1 day / 6 Hour
Venue: On site or public course
Dementia is a decline in mental function that may interfere with the ability to perform daily tasks. Dementia is a common condition, especially among older people. However, dementia should not be considered a normal part of aging.
This is a basic introductory course suitable for all carers who work with people with dementia.
Cognet Asbestos Awareness
Duration: Short course 4 hours
Venue: On site course
This is a short awarness course suitable for individuals involved in building maintenance, repair or refurbishment who may come in to contact with asbestos as part of their working practices.
