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Moving and Handling People

Protect yourself and those in your care with essential moving and handling skills.

Safely and respectfully moving and handling people is a crucial skill in healthcare. This course provides the knowledge and practical techniques to confidently assist individuals with their mobility needs while minimising the risk of injury to both yourself and the person you’re supporting.

Safe Lifting and Moving Techniques: Master correct body mechanics and lifting techniques to protect yourself and others.
Using Equipment: Learn how to use hoists, slings, and other equipment effectively and safely.
Risk Assessment and Management: Identify potential hazards and implement strategies to minimise risks.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understand your responsibilities and the importance of person-centered care.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Understand an employers’ and employees’ responsibilities under relevant legislation
Outline the principles of safer moving & handling
Recognise the principles of musculoskeletal health
Undertake a dynamic risk assessment
Apply suitable risk control strategies and resources following a risk assessment
Demonstrate an awareness of normal human movement patterns when moving and handling people
Have an understanding of person-centred risk assessment, using a multidisciplinary team where appropriate.