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Overview

The Moving and Handling Training course is made to equip healthcare workers, care staff, and support workers with the right skills and knowledge to move and handle people safely. This helps to lower the risk of injury in care settings.

The course explains important UK safety laws, like the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. You will also learn practical ways to lift and move people safely.

You will be taught how to do a risk check using the E.L.I.T.E. method (which stands for Environment, Load, Individual, Task, Equipment) and learn how to protect your back and spine while working.

The training includes hands-on practice with equipment such as hoists, slings, and chairs, so you can feel confident when moving people. It also shows you which moves to avoid, how to work safely, and how to use the R.I.D.D.O.R system (used for reporting accidents).

There are real-life examples and a practical test to help you feel ready to support people with care and respect.

This full day course (4-6 hours) is perfect for people working in care homes, hospitals, or community care. After completing the People Moving and Handling training, you will receive a CPD certificate.

By the end of the course, you will feel more confident and ready to help keep people safe and comfortable during moving and handling tasks.

This course is Skills for Care and CPD approved. It is mandatory training for all care workers.

Course Information

  • Course Duration: 4-6 hours (Practical: 2-3 Hours)
  • Course Level: Level 2
  • Certificate: 1-year certificate
  • Max Delegates: 7
  • Practical: Yes
  • Mode: Face-to-Face
  • Location: Onsite and Offsite Training
  • Accredited: Yes ✅
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Course Content

1. Learning About Safety Laws

  • Learn the rules for moving and handling people.
  • Understand important laws like the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, LOLER, and Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992).
  • Know your legal duties to keep the workplace safe.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

  • Learn what employers and employees must do to keep moving and handling safe.
  • Understand the need for proper training and a safe workplace.
  • Work together for everyone’s safety.

3. Basics of the Spine

  • Learn about the spine and why it’s important when moving people.
  • Understand the risks of using wrong techniques and common injuries.
  • Know the importance of good posture to avoid injury.

4. Risk Assessment with E.L.I.T.E

  • Learn how to assess risks for safe moving and handling.
  • Use E.L.I.T.E principles: Environment, Load, Individual, Task, Equipment.
  • Look at examples and case studies to understand these principles.

5. Reducing Risk and Removing Hazards

  • Learn ways to reduce risks and remove hazards in moving and handling.
  • Know about ergonomic factors like work surface height and clear paths.
  • Identify hazards and take steps to fix them.

6. Understanding R.I.D.D.O.R

  • Learn the R.I.D.D.O.R system: Repositioning, Individual, Disability, Duration, Outcome, Review.
  • Understand the needs of the person being moved.
  • Consider their disabilities, task duration, desired outcomes, and need for regular reviews.

7. Safe Use of Equipment

  • Learn about equipment like hoists, slings, and chairs.
  • Gain practical skills for using equipment safely.
  • Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and check equipment before use.

8. Avoiding Dangerous Moves

  • Identify and avoid dangerous moves during moving and handling.
  • Learn safer alternative techniques.
  • Minimise injury risks for both the person being moved and the caregiver.

9. Practical Skills Test

  • Show your skills in moving and handling people through a practical test.
  • Apply what you’ve learned in a controlled setting.

10. Chair Moves

  • Learn techniques for moving a person from sitting to standing and from one chair to another.
  • Practice these moves using safe methods.

12. Using Slings

  • Learn to use slings for moving people in bed or in a wheelchair.
  • Ensure comfort and safety for the person being moved.
  • Understand the importance of good communication.

13. Hoist Transfers

  • Gain hands-on experience with hoists for bed-to-chair transfers.
  • Safely operate the hoist and position the sling.
  • Focus on maintaining dignity and safety during transfers.

This People Moving and Handling course helps keep staff and service users safe by teaching how to move people properly at work. It reduces the chance of injury for everyone.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the people moving and handling course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how to promote dignity, privacy, and independence when helping people with moving and handling.
  • Identify things that increase the risk of injury, like poor technique, hazards, and personal factors, and how to reduce these risks.
  • Use proper body movements and safety rules to prevent injuries for both individuals and caregivers.
  • Communicate clearly with people, colleagues, and others to ensure a team approach to moving and handling.
  • Follow legal rules, company policies, and best practices for manual handling, using equipment safely.
  • Reflect on your practice and ask for feedback to keep improving your skills and confidence in moving and handling.

In the UK, around 543,000 workers have health problems, like back pain, from lifting or moving things at work.

Moving or lifting things is the cause of 17% of all workplace injuries. In 2021/22, 18% of injuries at work were caused by lifting or carrying. Overall, 21% of all workplace injuries are linked to manual handling.

Who It's For

Safer moving and handling training is very important for anyone who helps move or care for people. It keeps both the person being helped and the caregiver safe. This training is especially important for these groups:

  • Caregivers and support workers
  • Nurses and healthcare professionals
  • Home care assistants
  • People working in hospitals, care homes, or residential settings
  • Personal assistants or carers
  • Occupational therapists
  • Social workers
  • Anyone involved in the care and movement of people in healthcare settings

By completing this training, people in these roles can reduce the risk of injury and improve the care they provide.

Course Benefits

This course will help you develop important skills to safely move and assist people.

  • Learn safe ways to move and help people, which helps avoid injuries.
  • Get hands-on practice to feel sure about what to do in real situations.
  • Understand important rules and guidelines to make sure you’re doing things the right way.
  • Improve communication with your team and clients, making sure everyone is working together.
  • Gain confidence in safely helping people in different situations.
  • Get feedback to keep improving your skills.

By completing this course, you’ll feel more confident and prepared to handle people safely in any setting.

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