Moving and Handling People - 2 Day

This training is provided in-house. Please see your Line Manager

Course aim:

To understand the general principles of Safe Moving and Handling and be able to successfully complete a range of manual handling techniques with and without the use of equipment safely and in a way that promotes the independence, dignity, and respect of service users.

Course outcomes:

• Explain why safe manual handling is important
• Describe what you should do before moving loads
• Describe how you should handle loads
• Explain the purpose of a manual handling assessment
• Complete a range of manual handling techniques with and without the use of equipment

Study topics include:

• Base to Face Safety Checkpoints
• Risk Assessment and assessing Service User Needs
• Manual Handling Techniques
• Using Manual Handling Equipment
• Pressure Ulcers
• Safe Load Management
• Manual Handling Legislation
• Responsibilities for Manual Handling
• Spinal Awareness
• A system of safer manual handling
• Infection control

Outcomes support knowledge for:

• Adult Care Worker Diploma Level 2
• Lead Adult Care Worker Diploma Level 3

Training completed in house - please contact your Manager