Registration deadline is March 10, 2019 at 11:59PM PST.

Safe Resident Handling

Did You Know?

Musculoskeletal injuries make up the highest percentage of injuries in the continuing care sector.

Course Description

In Safe Resident Handling, you will receive best-practice training for safe handling and musculoskeletal injury prevention designed specifically for long-term care staff.

This one-day course includes a blend of theory, scenario-based learning, and hands-on practice. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about safe handling techniques and tools, and apply that knowledge in a supportive, small group environment.

Intended Audience:

  • Long-term care workers who provide direct resident care, including care aides, LPNs, and RNs
  • Supervisors who work with those who provide direct resident care, and who would like to understand what safe work practices look like
  • Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members who want to learn more about current best-practices in safe handling

Cost:

SafeCare BC Members - $35.00

Non-SafeCare BC Members - $100.00 (please contact training@safecarebc.ca to register)

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding this or any other SafeCare BC workshops, please contact training@safecarebc.ca.

Registration deadline is March 10, 2019 at 11:59PM PST.

Safe Resident Handling Education: March 25, 2019

  • Monday Mar 25 2019, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • 266 Moilliet St
    Parksville, British Columbia
    Canada
    V9P 1M9