Fundamentals of Patient Transport Services (CPD Standards Office)

Fundamentals of Patient Transport Services Overview

The training will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to Patient Transport Services (PTS)
• Communication, documentation and handovers
• Dignity, privacy and comfort
• Manual handling including equipment, moving people safely and techniques
• Falls prevention
• Safeguarding
• Consent and capacity
• Infection prevention and control (IPC)
• Vehicle familiarisation
• Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equipment training will also include:

• Stretchers
• Carry chair
• Stair climber
• Manual handling aids
• Scoop stretcher
• Wheelchairs and clamps
• Winch systems