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Level 2 Award in 
Using Wheelchairs Safely

2.5 hour

Course

3 year certificate

Up to 14 people

£400.00

all inclusive

Course Factsheet

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Who is it for?

Level 2 Award in Using Wheechairs Safely Training covers how to check, transport and operate a wheelchair in a safe manner. Suitable for employees, volunteers or community members who use wheelchairs to transport the person as part of their role. The course aims to ensure that the employee will use the correct techniques to protect their bodies whilst meeting a high standard of care. We also look at a range of scenarios such as transferring on a gradient as well as transfer to vehicles.

Course Content

  • Legislation

  • Safeguarding

  • Equality

  • Patient Data Protection, GDPR and Confidentiality

  • Components of the Wheelchair

  • Pre-Use Checks

  • Correct Manual Handling Technique

  • Transporting a Wheelchair

  • Transporting Down a Kerb

  • Transporting on Gradients

  • Opening & Closing Wheelchairs

  • Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Transfer and Wheelchair Tie-Down Restraints

Assessment

  • Practical application of correct technique by the learner

Learning Options

The following learning options are available for this course:​

  • In-House Training (as detailed above)

  • External Accreditation (additional costs may apply)

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