Moving and Handling of People
About Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer
This Moving and Handling training for carers offers staff in the health and social care sector the practical skills required to look after themselves and assist their patients correctly to give them the best support possible when aiding their mobility. Candidates will learn essential moving and handling skills and knowledge of the mandatory rules, guidelines and legal musts, which need to be met.
Course Length
Our Moving and Handling of People training course duration is 3 hours and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Moving and Handling of People training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run a Moving and Handling of People online training course. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Moving and Handling of People training course, you will learn the health and Safety at Work (1974), what duty of care is, how to do a moving and handling assessment, how to mitigate the risk of injuries and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
Equipment Hire
We offer an optional equipment hire service. Make sure to ask when booking your Moving and Handling course if you require this for your session.
How Do You Get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Moving and Handling of People Course Outline
- 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.
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Moving and Handling of People FAQs
What is “moving and handling of people”?
The term “moving and handling of people” refers to a set of practices and guidelines regarding the safe manual transport of a person by carers while on duty.
What will I learn from this course?
Learners will understand how to move and handle people in a way that reduces strain while providing greater comfort and dignity for the patient.
Who is this training for?
The training is for all delegates working within the healthcare sector that have direct interaction with patients who may have mobility issues.
Does the course concentrate only on the physical activity of lifting patients?
The course offers the knowledge and skills required to train staff on safe lifting techniques as well as how to conduct risk assessments before any manual handling related activity. It also discusses different kinds of equipment that can be used to safely move patients.
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