Interactive, clear & hands-on manual handling education ...

The Physio Co can help aged care facilities comply with Accreditation, improve attendance and prevent injuries to residents and staff.  Our trainers have successful Manual Handling Programs in place at more than 70 aged care facilities already.  Would you like to be involved?

Sessions available are:

Option 1 (The popular one!)

• 1.5 hour theory and practical training session for care staff
• 1 hour theory and practical training session for non-care staff

Covers all aspects of safe manual handling for care and non-care staff.  Perfect for meeting accreditation requirements

Option 2 (The popular one + competency testing)

• 1.5 hour theory and practical training session for care staff
• 1 hour theory and practical training session for non-care staff

Covers all aspects of safe manual handling for care and non-care staff.
Competency testing component is in addition to the education sessions: 2 hour block of competency testing for up to 8 staff.

Option 3 MH CHAMPS (Empower your team leaders!)

• MH CHAMPS is a train-the-trainer type program that empowers aged care team leaders to gain the skills to train others in manual handling.  Total of 12 hours over 3 sessions held over a 3 month period.  If successful, participants are deemed competent in educating and assessing colleagues only after completion of all three sessions.  

Call us now on 1300 797 793 to schedule your manual handling training.

The Physio Co has numerous education sessions available to promote physiotherapy for residents and facility staff.  These sessions are very popular and significantly improve enthusiasm and compliance in your physiotherapy program.