Registration deadline is November 4, 2019, at 11:59 PM 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.

 

Safe Resident Handling Workshop: November 18, 2019

  • Monday Nov 18 2019, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • 4710 Kingsway #1424
    Burnaby, British Columbia
    Canada
    V5H 4M2