"Moving and transferring people should be done in a way that is both safe for the worker(s) carrying out the task and for the person being transferred. It should be carried out in a way that is dignified and, where possible, promotes independence."

Moving and Handling People

course duration:

Full day with practical or
half day refresher for experienced care workers

Course outline:

This practical course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of safe moving and handling practices to prevent injury to themselves and the individual being moved within a care setting.

It provides the knowledge of specific legal requirements in line with up to date health and safety policies and safe systems of work procedures. The practical element allows attendees to learn how to move people safely and to understand the types of equipment used.

This course is aimed at all carers who need to lift or handle someone.

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Course Details

Moving and Handling People

What this course covers:

  • The reasons for safe manual handling
  • How to recognise unsafe practices in the workplace
  • What a risk assessment is and how it can be used to promote person centred care safely
  • The principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
  • How to apply safe manual handling principles to move and transfer people safely, in a way that maintains their dignity and, where possible, promotes their independence

Benefits of Attending

  • Increases knowledge on the reasons for safe manual handling
  • Helps you to reduce the risks of injury to yourself and the individuals that you support
  • Gives you the chance to learn practical techniques and put principles into practice with support from an experienced trainer
  • Know how to move, lift and transfer people in line with related legislations, codes of practice, policies and procedures
  • Able to understand the importance of a risk assessment and use them to support individuals safely
  • High-quality learner support materials that will be yours to keep and use as a reference/evidence of learning, plus a declaration sheet to record the training received
  • Furthers your personal and professional development

Certification

Upon completion of the full day course, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance that lasts for 3 years, along with a record of training that shows what attendees have discussed, been shown and practiced.

Minimum recommended refresher frequency

Annually*

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