Manual Handling / Safe Patient Handling Training

Covers safe lifting, transfers, mobility aids, and risk reduction for clients and workers.

• Why essential: Mandatory under Work Health and Safety laws (WorkSafe Queensland) for any role involving physical assistance (common in home care, NDIS, aged care). Poor technique causes most carer injuries.

• Often included in Cert III or as a short course (e.g., HLTAID011 Provide First Aid sometimes bundles it).

• Duration: 4–8 hours.