Moving & Handling

Moving & Handling

Course Content

The Moving and Handling of People course is for staff who need to move or aid the movement of the service users in their care. The training covers all aspects of correct & safe people handling including lifting aids. 

Practical instruction will be included when the training is delivered on-site, allowing staff to use of the actual equipment that the they will be working with from day to day. 

The course is focused on providing attendees with the knowledge to protect themselves and those in their care from injury whilst carrying out moving & handling procedures. 

Legislation and risk assessments are also covered with staff being given basic knowledge they require to 
undertake a simple risk assessments and understand their responsibilities in keeping themselves and the people in their care safe. 

MODULES

Course Content 

Relevant legislation 

Risk assessment 

Potential injuries 

Anatomy of the spine 

Correct moving techniques 

Importance of good base movement 

Moving & handling aids including Hoists 

Importance of communication 

Practical use of equipment when requested 

ASSESMENT

The trainer will check understanding, involvement and the ability of all students throughout the duration of the course.

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the course students will receive a certificate which is valid for 1 year. 

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