Moving & Handling Theory

The is excellent new resource will provide a theoretical background to Moving & Handling to ensure that care workers understand the reasons, both practical and legal, behind safe moving principles. This title will provide a solid informational backdrop to further moving & handling training.

This title is filmed in a real working Care Home and includes new animated sequences to illustrate the potential risks of poor manual handling practice to the health of both Care Workers and Service Users.

Consultant: Carole Johnson, MCSP, SRP, Cert Ed

Peer Review: Handling, Movement & Ergonomics Ltd

Standards

Common Induction Standard 3.2.1 & 3.2.4

Care Council for Wales Induction Section 2.3.1 & 2.3.2

S / NVQ Units HSC22, 215, 216, 223, 240, 243

Subjects Covered Include:

Legal Background • Health & Safety legislation • The Spine • Causes of back pain • Benefits of mobility to service users • Minimal Moving Policy • Safe Moving Principles • Team Handling • Communication • Moving & Handling Assessments

Supporting Materials:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, group and/or individual exercises, discussions and handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration:

Estimated title length 20 minutes in 9 sections for use in a 3 hour training session

Consultant:

Carole Johnson, MCSP, SRP, Cert Ed