Care & Independence unveil CPD sling training dates for healthcare professionals
Patient moving and handling specialists Care & Independence the safe have announced their training schedule for 2023, which can count towards a healthcare professional’s Continuous Professional Development.
With dates spread throughout the year and venues in the South, South West, Midlands and the North, healthcare professionals looking to boost their sling knowledge are able to attend the event most local to them. Comprising a morning of educational presentation, delegates can expect to discover why sling size matters, hoist considerations as well as how to select the right sling and fit it correctly.
The event concludes with a practical session. Full details on the courses including dates and locations are available from the Care & Independence website.
Training events scheduled to take place so far in Leicester (21 March), Newcastle (25 April), Leeds (23 May), Manchester (27 June) and Dartford, Kent (10 October).
Steve Watson, National Sales Assessment Manager, with over 20 years of moving and handling real world experience will be leading the events also being joined by relevant local Product Specialists and Business Development Managers – all trained to Level-4 RoSpa.
“These training events provide a great opportunity for OTs and care providers to receive hands-on familiarisation with slings and best fitting practice as well as representing an opportunity to ask questions regarding moving and handling practice,” stated Steve.
The training is offered for free to healthcare professionals with limited availability so people are urged to book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made via www.careandindependence.com or by telephoning 033 012 80808.
Oxfordshire-headquartered Care & Independence manufactures slings, shower chairs and cradles and stretchers, alongside selling a varied range of mobility aids and products to hospitals, nursing and residential homes and private customers.
In December 2022, the company launched a new website featuring more user-friendly navigation and interactive 360 degree product imagery.
