Course Delivery
Our HCA General Onboarding Induction Training is a two day classroom based instructor led practical training conducted in our training suite in Dublin 22. (Eircode: D22 RD28). The learners will have a dedicated tutor to provide support, advice and guidance. Our learning & development plan for each new HCA will enhance them with the theoretical and practical knowledge to help them work safely and effectively. This training will be a mixture of classroom based education sessions, simulation, workshops and hands on experience with real healthcare equipment and products.
Location
This classroom based instructor led practical training is conducted in our training suite in Dublin 22. (Eircode D22 RD28).
Day 2 of 2
On Day 2 of the HCA Induction will majorly concentrate on the Manual Handling and People Handling course.
- Introduction
- Legislation
- Risk factors for back injuries
- Study of Bio-mechanics
- Anatomy & Back care
- Ergonomics
- Hazard Identification
- People Handling Risk Assessment
- Measures to avoid or reduce the risk of injury
- Looking after your back outside work
- Principles of People Handling
- Lying to sitting
- Sitting to standing
- Standing to sitting
- Assistance with walking
- Repositioning in the bed
- Trolley/bed moves, lateral transfers
- Transfer off the unit
- Use of Transfer Board
- Use of Turn Table
- Dealing with fallen client
- Use of Zimmer Frame
- Use of Rollator
- Use of Profiling Bed
- Use of Sara Stedy
- Use of Full Body Hoist
- Need to further develop these skills in the workplace
- Assessments
Assessment
The course comprises of theory and practical. There will be Theory Test and Practical Skills Demonstration as part of the assessment. You will be taught in a very practical, hands-on manner and will be assessed as you go along to ensure you have the required level of understanding of each element.
Location
This classroom based instructor led practical training is conducted in our training suite in Dublin 22. (Eircode D22 RD28).
Course Duration:
2 Days
This is a two day course. It starts at 11.00hrs and ends at 17.00hrs each day
Trainer
All courses are delivered by a qualified QQI Level 6 Instructor.
Certification:
All our tutors are qualified instructors for Manual Handling and Patient Handling, Fire Safety Marshal, Infection Prevention and Control and many more. Therefore, as part of the induction training, the successful participants will receive accredited certifications on Manual Handling and Patient Handling. The successful participants will also receive an HCA Induction Course completion certificate by Edmart Training and Consultancy. These certifications will be valid for two years.
Day 3 Optional
There will be an optional third day of training if you would like to do following courses:
- BLS (CPR & AED) Course – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certified by Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association.
- PMAV Course – Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence.
Please note that the HCA Induction course fee does not include fees for BLS and PMAV. The details of these additional courses can be found on our COURSES Page.
Location
This classroom based instructor led practical training is conducted in our training suite in Dublin 22. (Eircode D22 RD28).
Refresher Course:
The learners are recommended to undergo refresher training every two years and when there is any major change in the work involved or equipment used or when an employee is transferred to another setting requiring different people to be handled.
Refund Policy:
No Refund will be provided if cancelling or “No-Show” on the course or a failure to complete the course.
