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Moving and Handling People in Health and Social Care
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- 3 Hours on-demand video
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- Accredited Certificate & Transcript
- 2 hours, 14 minutes
- Average Rating4.9
- Number of students724 Gift this course
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- 2 hours, 14 minutes
- Average Rating4.9
- Number of students724 Gift this course
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What you will learn
- Understand safe moving and handling techniques to prevent workplace injuries
- Learn to assess risks and identify hazards in different care environments
- Develop skills to lift, transfer, and reposition individuals safely and confidently
- Explore ways to maintain patient dignity, comfort, and independence during care
- Gain knowledge of UK manual handling laws and compliance requirements
- Build confidence to handle mobility challenges while protecting your own safety
Description
Nearly 27% of UK workplace injuries are from poor manual handling, causing thousands of injuries yearly. With Care Skills Training’s Moving and Handling People in Health and Social Care course, you will learn safe techniques to lift, move, and support workers confidently while reducing injury risk. This Manual Handling in healthcare training is ideal for healthcare professionals, social care professionals, care home staff, hospital staff, community care providers, and anyone responsible for moving individuals safely while ensuring compliance with UK legal standards and maintaining the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Proper moving and handling techniques are essential to prevent injuries, protect patient dignity, and improve care quality. By completing this manual handling training course, as a learner, you will meet industry regulations, enhance your career prospects, and contribute to a safer care environment. The moving and handling training starts by providing a clear understanding of safe moving and handling techniques to help reduce the injury risk for both caregivers and patients. Learners will explore the impact of poor handling on health, safety, and overall well-being, ensuring they can make informed decisions when assisting individuals.
As the moving and handling course progresses, as a learner, you will develop essential risk assessment skills, enabling you to identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and implement safety measures. Understanding how to assess different environments and patient conditions will allow professionals to adapt their approach effectively. A key focus of the moving and handling training is on applying safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques. Learners will gain essential information, knowledge, and the confidence to support individuals with varying mobility levels while maintaining their own safety. Additionally, this moving and handling course emphasises how to prevent handling-related injuries and respond appropriately if incidents occur.
Another crucial aspect covered in this manual handling course is promoting patient dignity and independence during movement. Learners will be equipped with person-centred approaches that prioritise comfort, respect, and autonomy while ensuring effective assistance. By completing this moving and handling training, as a learner, you will be prepared to confidently handle patient transfers, maintain a safe working environment, and comply with industry regulations. You will also get an example with each topic so that you can understand better and effectively use your knowledge to prevent and handle potential hazards while working in moving and handling.
Care Skills Training’s Moving and Handling Training in Health and Social Care ensures that professionals gain the knowledge, skills, and certification needed to advance their careers and provide high-quality care. With a 14-day money-back guarantee and exciting discounts, this moving and handling course provides outstanding value for anyone looking to enhance their skills. Moreover, upon completion of this moving and handling course, you will be offered a CPD certificate. Enrol today and take a step toward a safer, more skilled future in health and social care.
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Course Curriculum
Introduction to Moving and Handling in Health and Social Care
Introduction to Moving and Handling in Health and Social Care
Principles of Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Risk Assessment and Planning for Patient Transfers
Safe Techniques for Moving and Transferring Patients
Preventing and Managing Incidents
Person-centred Care in Moving and Handling
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Kirsty Glaysher
Very clear
Helen Whittaker
Excellent course
Abena Afriyie
very understandable
Rebecca Smith
good course
Sushma Rai
It's great knowledgeable.
Zoe Lucas
Yes good course had to complete this training to be able to carrying on working as...
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Upon completing each course, you will be offered a digital and a printed certificate, along with a detailed transcript, highlighting your skills and supporting your career growth.
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
- 100% online training
- 3 Hours on-demand video
-
Pay by invoice
- Instant assessment and result
-
Accredited Certificate & Transcript
- 2 hours, 14 minutes
- Average Rating4.9
- Number of students724 Gift this course
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
- Suitable for teams of any size
- Individual access per course
-
Pay by invoice
- Free CPD Certificate for every learner
- Account Manager to support your team
- 2 hours, 14 minutes
- Average Rating4.9
- Number of students724 Gift this course
