Moving and Handling Training Course
£12.50 inc. VAT
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For quantities of 10–19, the price is £12.00 per course; for 20–29, it’s £11.50 per course; for 30–49, it’s £10.50 per course, and for orders of 50 or more, even bigger discounts are available. Please note: one course purchase = one learner licence.
Moving and Handling Overview
Our Moving and Handling Course provides professionals with the essential skills to safely assist individuals in health and social care environments. This course will provide you with an understanding of the basic principles of assisting and moving people safely (Assess, Plan, Prepare) and what is meant by the different levels of functional mobility. It will also provide you with insight into best practice when assisting and moving people, including the use of equipment such as bed rails and slide sheets.
You will be introduced to the legislation that underpins the safe movement and assistance of individuals and how to effectively use risk assessments to protect you, your colleagues, and the individuals you support. Finally, you will learn about personal handling plans and the type of information they are likely to include.
You will be introduced to the legislation that underpins the safe movement and assistance of individuals and how to effectively use risk assessments to protect you, your colleagues, and the individuals you support. Finally, you will learn about personal handling plans and the type of information they are likely to include.
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Learning Outcomes
- To gain an understanding of the personal safety, health and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others
- To gain an understanding of how a personal handling plan and risk assessment reduce the risk of injury to everyone involved in moving a person
- To gain an understanding of the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with moving people safely
- To gain an understanding of how to be able to apply safe principles when moving a person
- To gain an understanding of best practice and associated risks with bed rails
Training Units
The Basic Principles
10mThis unit introduces the foundational concepts of moving and handling, emphasising the importance of safety for both carers and individuals being assisted.
Learners will explore:
- Consequences of Poor Practices
- The Safe Movement Principles
- Functional Mobility
Legislation and Risk Assessments
10mUnderstanding legal responsibilities and assessing risks is crucial for safe moving and handling.
This unit provides an overview of:
- Key Legislation
- The Hierarchy of Moving and Assisting People Safely
- Risk Assessments
- Personal Handling Plans
Best Practice
15mThis unit focuses on ensuring care workers follow best practices, promoting both safety and dignity during moving and handling tasks.
Learners will gain insights into:
- Promoting Dignity
- Types of Equipment
- Moving and Assisting as a Team
- The Role of Specialists
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