Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

This course is designed for individuals working in the health and community services sectors, including Aged Care Workers, Community Care Workers, Disability Support Workers, Personal Care Workers, and Respite Care Workers. It is ideal for those who want to develop the knowledge and skills required to safely perform manual handling tasks as part of their daily work.

The course focuses on identifying hazardous manual tasks, assessing risks, and applying safe work practices to prevent injury to both workers and clients. Participants will learn techniques for lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting individuals, as well as the correct use of equipment and aids.

Training is delivered in accordance with relevant Federal and state/territory workplace health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and organisational policies and procedures.

Students will also develop an understanding of the various forms of medication, the different modes medication can be administered as well as the characteristics of several commonly used medications, including both prescribed and over the counter medication. In addition, students will assist with providing medication using at least five (5) different types of medications and at least three (3) different modes of administration as well as complete associated medication documentation.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recommends Medication Management training is refreshed annually to stay current with policies, procedures and techniques.