Intended Audience

 

A Moving and Handling (Care) course is designed for people who need to safely move or assist others as part of their job, particularly in health and social care settings.

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Typical learners include:

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• Care assistants and support workers

• Nursing and residential care home staff

• Home carers / domiciliary care workers

• Hospital healthcare assistants

• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy assistants

• Support staff in supported living services

• Nurses and midwives (for refresher/update training)

• NHS and private healthcare staff involved in patient handling

• Some school SEN support staff (where physical assistance is required)

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It may also be used for:

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• Employers responsible for manual handling risk reduction in care environments

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Course Aim's

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The main aims are to ensure learners can move and handle people safely while reducing risk of injury to both the worker and the person being assisted.

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Course Duration

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3 hours without equipment training, 6 hours with equipment training.

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Course Validation

 

It is recommended this course is completed every year.

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Course Content

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• Understand legal responsibilities under UK manual handling regulations

• Reduce risk of injury to staff and service users

• Promote safe working practices in care environments

• Identify hazards and assess risks before moving a person

• Use correct moving and handling techniques

• Maintain dignity, comfort, and safety of the individual being moved

• Use equipment safely (e.g. hoists, slide sheets, transfer boards)

• Prevent musculoskeletal injuries (especially back injuries)

• Work effectively as part of a team when required

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