Moving and Handling

Course Title: Moving and Handling

Overview:

The Moving and Handling course is for all carers who need to move and handle people. The course includes:

• Legislation on Moving and Handling
• Awareness of Risk Assessment
• Employer/Employee responsibilities
• Causes of Back Pain
• Equipment available

Course Content:

The course covers:

• How to move people safely (theory and practice)
• How to assess risks involved in manual handling
• The different types of Moving and Handling injuries
• Your legal and professional responsibilities

Methods Used:

• Video
• Discussions
• Questions
• Reflective Learning

Venue:

• Learners Workplace
• Venue to be Agreed

Course Duration: Half a day

Certificate:

At the end of the session, learners will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance which can be referenced to the Health and Social Care NVQ's.