The Patient Manual Handling Course offered by Qualtec.ie is designed to be practical, engaging, and compliant with Irish workplace safety legislation. Manual handling injuries are one of the leading causes of workplace accidents in the healthcare sector. Lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients can put excessive strain on the body, leading to musculoskeletal disorders, back injuries, and workplace absenteeism. Proper training helps minimize these risks by teaching correct handling techniques, using assistive equipment, and understanding the principles of safe movement.

Manual handling involves any activity that requires lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, or carrying a load. In a healthcare setting, this often translates to assisting patients with mobility, repositioning, or transferring between beds and chairs. Without proper training, manual handling can lead to injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders, which are common among healthcare workers. Additionally, incorrect techniques can jeopardize patient safety, causing discomfort or harm. The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of patient handling. Participants learn about the anatomy an