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Moving and Handling (Half Day)

Duration

Half Day

Course Overview


The course aims to introduce delegates to the principles and practices of moving and
transferring of clients. The session focuses on the theory and legislation of moving
and handling and the safe use of the hoist, slide sheets, transfer belt, mobility board and other equipment involving moving and transferring of clients. Please note that there are no practical sessions for this virtual course.
Refreshment of this qualification is recommended annually.

Learning Outcomes


This course aims to provide the delegates with an enhanced understanding of:
  • Employee and employer responsibilities in relation to current legislation and regulations
  • The basic structure of the spine
  • Basic manoeuvres and transfers
  • Use of moving and handling equipment
  • Risk assessment
  • Methods of Delivery


    The trainer uses a variety of PowerPoint presentation, flipchart work, discussion and group
    work to ensure that all the course objectives are met.
    • Course Content
    • Audience
    • Training Considerations
    • Certification
    • Related Courses

    Course Content

    Course content
    • The importance of Moving & Handling
    • Legislation and responsibilities
    • Basic anatomy of the spine
    • Safer Principles and unsafe techniques
    • Team commands and risk assessment

    Target Audience

    This course is suitable for individuals who work within the social care sector and have the responsibility of and are involved in moving and handling.

    Training Considerations

    There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

    Certification

    Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

    Related Courses

    Emergency First Aid at Work
    Health and Safety
    Infection Control
    Medication Awareness
     
    Moving and Handling (Half Day)
    Duration: Half Day

    Course Overview:
    The course aims to introduce delegates to the principles and practices of moving and
    transferring of clients. The session focuses on the theory and legislation of moving
    and handling and the safe use of the hoist, slide sheets, transfer belt, mobility board and other equipment involving moving and transferring of clients. Please note that there are no practical sessions for this virtual course.
    Refreshment of this qualification is recommended annually.

    Learning Outcomes:
    This course aims to provide the delegates with an enhanced understanding of:
    · Employee and employer responsibilities in relation to current legislation and regulations
    · The basic structure of the spine
    · Basic manoeuvres and transfers
    · Use of moving and handling equipment
    · Risk assessment


    Methods of Delivery:
    The trainer uses a variety of PowerPoint presentation, flipchart work, discussion and group
    work to ensure that all the course objectives are met.


    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    Course content:
    · The importance of Moving & Handling
    · Legislation and responsibilities
    · Basic anatomy of the spine
    · Safer Principles and unsafe techniques
    · Team commands and risk assessment


    TARGET AUDIENCE
    This course is suitable for individuals who work within the social care sector and have the responsibility of and are involved in moving and handling.

    TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
    There are no pre-training requirements for this course.



    CERTIFICATION
    Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

    RELATED COURSES
    Emergency First Aid at Work
    Health and Safety
    Infection Control
    Medication Awareness

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