Moving and Handling Techniques in Care Environments

Vocational qualification

In Plymouth

£ 40 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Plymouth

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    September

This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of students in preventing injury to themselves and others when performing moving and handling techniques. Topics will include legislation relating to moving and handling, the spine and its vulnerability to injury, ergonomic approach, risk assessment, principles of safe moving and handling, and low-risk moving and handling techniques.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

There are no specific entry requirements, however candidates must be physically fit to undertake the practical assessment, and would benefit from a basic understanding of care environments although this is not essential.

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Course Content

Award:
College Certificate of Attendance/Awareness

What's it all about?:
This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of students in preventing injury to themselves and others when performing moving and handling techniques. Topics will include legislation relating to moving and handling, the spine and its vulnerability to injury, ergonomic approach, risk assessment, principles of safe moving and handling, and low-risk moving and handling techniques.

Progression:
The certificate provides an opportunity to gain increased knowledge and skills in safer moving and handling techniques to enhance work practice.

Entry Requirements:
There are no specific entry requirements, however candidates must be physically fit to undertake the practical assessment, and would benefit from a basic understanding of care environments although this is not essential.

Duration: One day

Business Benefits:
This course includes teaching moving and handling techniques of people in a care environment with the use of commonly used equipment such as slide sheets and handling belts.

Course Overview
When can I study?:
Various days, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Are there any exams?:
Continuous assessment of practial skllls and a multiple choice question paper.
Course Facts
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Start Date:
17 December 2009

End Date:
18 December 2009

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
14 January 2010

End Date:
15 January 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
28 January 2010

End Date:
29 January 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
11 February 2010

End Date:
12 February 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
25 February 2010

End Date:
26 February 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
11 March 2010

End Date:
12 March 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
25 March 2010

End Date:
26 March 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

  • Apply Now

Start Date:
9 November 2010

End Date:
10 November 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£40. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting in 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
MAN

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Moving and Handling Techniques in Care Environments

£ 40 + VAT