People Moving & Handling L3 (Group)

Unicare

Course

In London

£ 600 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a detailed classroom based training to enable delegates to gain an understanding of the process of lifting and moving loads within the health and social care industry.It will help delegates to identify risks and determine the safest method of handling without injury, in line with approved code of practice, accepted lifting methods, current regulations and understand the consequences of poor moving and handling practice.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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546 Streatham High Road, SW16 3QF

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Legislation governing People Moving and Handling
Responsibilities of Employers and Employees in relation to People Moving and Handling
Definition of Manual Handling
Manual Handling Risk assessment
The Principles in Risk Control in Manual Handling
Manual Handling Do’s and Don’t
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Structure of the Spine, muscles and disc
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Unsafe Lifting Practices
Lifting and carrying safely
Techniques to avoid injury and strain
Causes of Back pain
Lifting using a good posture
Types of Equipment used for People Moving and Handling
Patient/Client Movers Moving and Handling
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving
Knowledge and Skills Assessment

Anyone can enrol on this course.

Upon completion delegates will gain knowledge, skills, strategies and understanding around safe moving and handling. Delegates will have the chance to use the various moving and handling aids. They will also receive certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

This is an accredited CPD qualification.

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Subjects

  • IT risk
  • Risk
  • Health and Social Care
  • Industry
  • Ergonomics
  • Risk Assessment
  • Manual Handling
  • Moving and Handling
  • Regulations
  • Human Behaviour

Teachers and trainers (1)

Dorothy Karikari-Boateng

Dorothy Karikari-Boateng

Specialist Clinical Instructor

Dorothy can deliver the following courses; PEG FEEDING CATHETER CARE WOUND CARE MANAGEMENT PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION DIABETES AWARENESS  MEDICATION & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT  SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN LEVEL 3 MALE AND FEMALE CATHETERISATION  SAFEGUARDING ADULT  SKILLS FOR HEALTH ALIGNED MANDATORY TRAINING BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND ANAPHYLAXIS DEMENTIA COURSES PALLIATIVE CARE CARE CERTIFICATE CLINICAL OBSERVATION-HCA IMMUNISATION & VACCINATION EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK FIRST AID/ PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID MOVING AND HANDLING VENEPUNCTURE WORKSHOP BASIC NURSING SKILLS-HCA

Course programme

LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Legislation governing People Moving and Handling
  • Responsibilities of Employers and Employees in relation to People Moving and Handling
  • Definition of Manual Handling
  • Manual Handling Risk assessment
  • The Principles in Risk Control in Manual Handling
  • Manual Handling Do’s and Don’t
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Structure of the Spine, muscles and disc
  • Biomechanics and Ergonomics
  • Unsafe Lifting Practices
  • Lifting and carrying safely
  • Techniques to avoid injury and strain
  • Causes of Back pain
  • Lifting using a good posture
  • Types of Equipment used for People Moving and Handling
  • Patient/Client Movers Moving and Handling
  • People Moving – Controversial Techniques
  • People Moving – Good Techniques
  • Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving
  • Knowledge and Skills Assessment

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