Learn the best techniques to move people within the care setting, as well as assisting them with everyday tasks.
We have been recognised as an endorsed provider from Skills for Care, earning the prestigious distinction as a Centre of Excellence within training and health & social care.
In this version of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate certain skills such as gaining confidence in using an official care bed, hoist, care chair, wheelchair, transfer board, slide sheet, sling and a turntable. All other areas of the course will cover theoretical content as outlined in the learning outcomes below.
This course is designed to meet the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992 requirements as well as other relevant principles and guidelines. It also includes a module on slips, trips and falls.
This qualification is intended as a further development qualification for those working in areas where the assistance and movement of people is an essential part of their role. Individuals gaining this qualification will learn that any moving and handling must be carried out correctly.
This qualification can be taken as an online or classroom course by one of our approved instructors. The online course also acts as a good refresher course for those who just need their skills refreshed.
In addition, ProTrainings Europe Limited is proud sponsor of Backcare who aim to significantly reduce the burden of back pain by providing information and advice to all people and organisations affected by back pain.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence-Based Learning statement.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Care workers
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Childcare workers
- Families
- Dental workers
- First Aiders
This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
LO1 Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
- Outline the potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handing
- Outline employers’ and employees’ duties relating to manual handling at work
- Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work
LO2 Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
- Explain the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work
- Outline the process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment
- Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling
- Explain the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ in the context of manual handling work
LO3 Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
- Describe safe movement principles associated with manual handling
- Outline the types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks
- Outline the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment
LO4 Understand safe manual handling principles
- Understand efficient and safe manual handling principles when; applying effort to, or moving a load or object manually on their own, when using manual handling aids and equipment, when undertaking a manual handling task as part of a team
LO5 Understand the personal safety, health and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others
- Outline the potential impact to a person who is moved incorrectly
- Outline the ways in which the dignity, health and safety of the person being moved can be preserved
LO6 Understand how a personal handling plan and risk assessment reduce the risk of injury to everyone involved
- Outline the process of risk assessment in relation to moving a person
- Outline the control measures that might be used to reduce the risks associated with moving people
- State the content of a personal handling plan
- List the states of functional mobility a person who needs to be moved might have
LO7 Understand the principles, types of Equipment and testing requirements associated with moving people safely
- Describe safe movement principles associated with moving people
- Outline the types of handling or lifting equipment designed to be used for moving people
- Describe the requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of people handling or lifting equipment
LO8 Be Able to apply safe principles when moving a person
- Demonstrate efficient and safe movement principles when; applying effort to support or move a person manually on their own, when using movement aides and equipment, when moving a person as part of a team
- Be able to assist a patient using slide sheets (Correct and fully adjustable care bed must be provided to meet this learning outcome)
- Demonstrate how to use a hoist safely
- We can practice additional skills using other equipment supplied by the customer based on the instructor being familiar with that brand and equipment i.e. standing aids.
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What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
