Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer
About Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer
Ideal for care providers and those working in a healthcare environment, this course covers the different legislations that should be kept in mind when moving and handling people, as well as understanding your own company policy. This course also provides the train the trainer element, where you will be ready to train your own staff in the future.
Course Length
Our Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer training course is 12 hours long and completed in 2 days. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer certificate lasts 36 months (3 years). Before expiry, you will need to re-enrol your staff to receive a new certificate. It’s also highly recommended that staff take annual refresher courses.
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 6). We also run Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer courses online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer course, you will learn how to develop a well-rounded and realistic understanding of an explanation and understanding of what ‘Moving and Handling’ means, understand your company policy for moving and handling, accidents and injuries within the workplace, performing risk assessments and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), training delivery methods chosen 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 moving and handling train the trainer course is available via an in-house group course for up to 6 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 Train the Trainer Course Outline
An explanation and understanding of what ‘Moving and Handling’ means.
The trainer will give an explanation and ensure candidates understand what “Moving and Handling” means, as well as the need for it within the industry.
Legislation: 197 Health and Safety at Work Act, 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulation, 1998 PUWER and LOLER, 1999 MHSAW, 2004 Care Act
Candidates will develop an understanding of the legislation 197 Health and Safety at Work Act, to ensure they support patients correctly and keep them safe.
Understanding your company policy for moving and handling.
Candidates will learn their company’s policy for moving and handling, and will be capable of understanding how to best protect their patients and themselves when moving and handling people.
Accidents and injuries within the workplace.
Everyone always aims for an accident and injury-free workplace, but sometimes they happen. Candidates will learn to look out for hazards and ways to avoid accidents and injuries within the workplace.
Risk assessments + identifying and preventing incidents.
Candidates will be able to perform risk assessments, so they can identify and prevent further incidents in the workplace.
Management responsibilities.
Candidates will need to have a strong understanding of their tasks, as well as how to manage their responsibilities.
Practical workshops involving the use of specialist equipment.
Candidates will receive practical workshops to use specialist equipment.
Train the trainer elements: learning methods, presenting skills, and more…
Candidates will also learn several elements of training. This will include teaching Moving and Handling of People, evaluating candidates’ skills and ensuring they have the necessary techniques to operate equipment and safely move people.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer 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 handling and transportation of patients by care professionals while on duty.
Who is this people handling train the trainer training for?
The Moving and Handling of People training is for all delegates working within the healthcare sector that have direct interaction with patients who may have mobility issues. As part of the train the trainer element, it would be beneficial for managers or supervisors to then deliver training to their own team in the future.
Why is it important to have the training to handle and move people?
The training is important because if manual handling practices and guidelines are not followed properly and the moving and handling of people isn’t done safely, it can cause serious injury to service users as well as staff.
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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