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Moving and Handling Of People

Help your care workers get to grips with the principle of safer handling.

Purchase access to this course and others now! Unlimited access to all e-learning and webinar courses from as little as £0.40 per user/per month or pay-as-you-go credits for e-learning from £0.75.

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Get in touch to find out more by giving us a call on 020 3912 0860 or send us a message below!

Online Moving and Handling Course

Course Overview

If you don't know the correct procedures to lift patients correctly, it can hurt both yourself and the service user. Our online Moving and Handling course teachers learners how to move and transfer people safely in line with the Manual Handling Regulations.

The management portal offers complete student oversight, an interactive and fun way to learn for all learning types and a CPD accredited certification is available for digital download after completion.

Moving and Handling FAQs

What is patient moving and handling?

The moving and handling of people is a regular task in health and social care, which if not done safely, can cause serious injury to service users and staff.

What is the law regarding moving patients?

The following legislation is relevant for assessing moving and handling risks and is covered in our patient

  • Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA)
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) (as amended 2002)
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

What are the issues associated with poor moving and handling?

Moving and handling is a key part of the working day for most employees; from moving equipment, laundry, catering, supplies or waste to assisting residents in moving. Poor moving and handling practice can lead to:

  • back pain and musculoskeletal disorders, which can lead to an inability to work
  • moving and handling accidents – which can injure both the person being moved and the employee
  • discomfort and a lack of dignity for the person being moved You must take action to prevent or minimise the risk of injury.

Course Syllabus:

  • Health and Safety at Work (1974)
  • Manual Handling Regulations (1999)
  • Duty of Care
  • Moving and Handling assessments
  • The principles of safer handling
  • Company policies on handling people
  • The human anatomy
  • Poor and unsafe practice
  • Practical assessment
  • Using equipment for moving people
  • The movement and transfer of people

Need more info?

Give our training specialists a call and they'll answer any questions you have and find the right care package for your team!

020 3912 0860

CPD Accredited E-Learning & Webinars

CPD Accreditation

CPD Standards Office accreditation provides credibility to our online courses that just aren't available with other e-learning providers. Via evidence-based accreditation you are ensuring your organisation's standards are high and consistent, as well as offering employees engaging and substantive learning with which to enrich their careers.

More information can be found on the CPD website.

Assessment

After you have completed your assessment (including a multiple-choice questionnaire), your digital certificate confirming your commitment to high-quality care is sent to the email address used to login as soon as the course is completed.

If you have not received your certificate, please first check your spam box. If it isn't there, please call and we will get this resent.

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Pricing

Purchase access to this course and others now. Unlimited access to all e-learning and webinar courses from as little as 40p per user/per month or pay-as-you-go credits for e-learning from 75p

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Booking

You can purchase courses online here. Alternatively, submit an enquiry here or call us on 020 3912 0860

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