Moving and Handling of People
Delivery methods available: Blended Learning
50% Face-to-face
50% Live Virtual Classroom
Duration
1 Day
Time
Times vary to suit your needs
Cost
Enquire with our team
Capacity
Max. 10
FAQs about Moving & Handling of People Training
What is moving and handling of people in health and social care?
The moving and handling of residents, patients or clients can be a regular undertaking for many healthcare workers. This activity typically involves aiding and supporting another human being to move from varying positions, with or without mechanical aids and equipment such as hoists, slings and sliding sheets. Poor technique, particularly involving animate loads, can lead to serious injury, ultimately impacting an individual’s ability to earn a living and enjoy life to its full potential.
What is moving and handling of people training?
These courses aim to provide those attending with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to safeguard themselves from the risks associated with moving and handling people such as residents, patients, or clients within healthcare or residential settings.
What do the moving and handling of people courses cover?
This one-day course aims to provide individuals with the critical theory and practical skills to perform safer moving and handling of residents, patients, or clients. Included within the course content is the following:
- Relevant Legislation
- Employer and employee Duties
- Rudiments of spinal mechanics and causes of back pain
- Principles of efficient body movement and posture
- Introduction to risk assessment
- Principles of safer handling
- Controversial or unsafe manoeuvres
It also includes practical session using a hoist and a range of manual handling equipment. Standard techniques covered include:
- Sitting to standing transfers
- Walking with clients
- Falling and fallen client
- In and out of bed
- Lying to sitting
- Turning in bed
- Moving up the bed
- Hoist management
How is this course assessed?
The theory aspect of this course is assessed through a short multiple-choice assessment. In addition, during the session, observation of your practical application of safer moving and handling techniques will occur.
How long does it take?
Moving and handling training for new employees is one day course. This course includes a theory and practical session. Annual refresher training is recommended. Typically, healthcare employers opt for a three-hour practical-based annual update course and supplement this with the theory content delivered via alternative means such as eLearning.
Who needs moving and handling training?
This course is essential for those working in health care, social care, education, or any other setting where the moving and handling of people is required. It can be used as an induction course or as a regular update.
Why is the moving and handling of people training important?
On average, every year in the UK, 80,000 nurses hurt their backs, and 600 healthcare workers are forced to retire early. Handling injuries account for over a quarter of all reported injuries to employees working within the healthcare sector. These figures are enormous, and the implications for these workers and their families are even more significant. Therefore, it is of imperative importance that these workers are adequately informed of the risks and trained in safer techniques to reduce the likelihood of such injuries occurring.