Manual Handling (Care Environment)
There are no prerequisites for this course. All are welcome
Manual Handling Course Perth – Manual Handling (Care Environment)
Nationally Recognised Training for Carers, Nurses & Aged Care Workers
At First Aid Certified, our Manual Handling course in Perth is designed for individuals working in the healthcare and aged care sectors who are required to complete accredited training in the safe conduct of manual tasks. This course meets national standards and delivers the hands-on skills and knowledge essential for workplace safety in real-life environments.
Whether you’re a nurse, personal care worker, support worker, or aged care professional, this course is your gateway to mastering manual handling with confidence and compliance.
Course Overview: What You’ll Learn
Through our Manual Handling (Care Environment) course, participants will gain the practical skills to:
Realistic, Hands-On Training
All training is delivered at First Aid Certified’s fully equipped Perth-based training facility, where participants will work with real equipment used in hospitals, aged care facilities, and home care settings.
You’ll gain hands-on experience using:
Who Is This Course For?
This course is tailored for:
Aged Care Workers
Nurses and Allied Health Assistants
Disability Support Workers
Home Care Workers
Students entering the health or community services sectors
What You’ll Cover: Course Content
1. Theory Components
- Introduction to manual handling
- WHS legislation and compliance
- Preventing injuries in the workplace
- Duty of care and employer/employee responsibilities
- Risk factors and hazard identification
- Anatomy and physiology of the spine
- Control measures to reduce manual task risk
2. Practical Components
- Pre-start warm-up exercises
- Use of slide sheets and manual handling aids
- Patient transfers using standing and full hoists
- Risk assessments and safe work method statements
- Real-world manual handling scenarios contextualised for aged care and nursing