Course Overview:
This course provides dental professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies to perform manual handling tasks safely in the dental environment. From moving equipment to assisting patients, the course highlights common risks, relevant legislation, ergonomic principles, and preventive measures. It equips staff with the tools to protect themselves and their patients.
Course Aim:
To enhance understanding and promote best practice in manual handling within dental settings, reducing the risk of injury and supporting a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define manual handling and its relevance in dental practice
- Identify common manual handling risks in dental settings
- Understand key legal requirements and responsibilities
- Apply the TILE risk assessment method to handling tasks
- Use safe lifting, moving, and assisting techniques
- Recognise poor ergonomic practices and how to improve them
- Adopt daily habits that reduce physical strain
- Promote a culture of safety within the dental team
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will:
- Understand how to prevent injuries through safe manual handling
- Recognise the legal framework governing manual handling in dentistry
- Assess and manage risks associated with common manual handling tasks
- Demonstrate awareness of correct posture, positioning, and workspace setup
- Apply safe handling practices when moving equipment or supporting patients
- Contribute to a safer and more efficient working environment
GDC Development Outcomes:
B
Review Date:
January 2027
