Moving and Handling in Care

Moving and Handling in Care

The best approach to make sure you are aware of the risks associated with improper moving in the care industry is to take our Moving and Handling in Care course. Correct methods for employing specialised equipment are addressed, and people-moving techniques will be fully understood.

£ 100 / £ 200

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Duration: 1 Week

Language English

Credits:

Awarding Body: VOE in Association with C3S Business School

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Program Overview:

All about this course

You may be sure that you understand the dangers of improper handling in the care industry by studying for this moving and handling in care course. The potential physical harm to humans will be examined, and risk assessment methods will be introduced. In this training, proper techniques for using a variety of lifting tools will also be addressed. After completion, you will have a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations pertaining to care settings.

Anyone dealing with the elderly or physically challenged should take the course. This may include nurses, carers, and specialised support personnel.

You must score 90% on the final multiple-choice exam or above to pass the course.

 

  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Covers all required legislation and practices

 

Module Overview:

Units covered

  • Unit 1 – Introduction to Moving and Handling – The first unit of this Moving and Handling in Care course will introduce the various legislation relating to health and safety and the types of moving and handling you may be required to carry out. Responsibilities of employees and employers will also be covered as well as PUWER and LOLER.

 

  • Unit 2 – Risks in the workplace – This unit will consider the types of injury that might come about due to moving and handling procedures being carried out incorrectly and who is most at risk. Discussion will also include how risk is increased and how risk is assessed in order to control the possible risks that are involved in any sort of moving and handling.

 

  • Unit 3 – How to Use Equipment Safely – Next we will introduce different equipment that can be used in moving and handling and how to operate these safely. A number of different pieces of equipment will be covered including hoists, wheelchairs, wedges, lifting handles and various others. The need for PPE and safety precautions will also be examined.

 

  • Unit 4 – Effective Techniques for Moving and Handling – This final unit will look at the factors that are important when preparing someone to be moved or repositioned, such as health and safety factors and how to prepare the general environment. After this there will be an overview of some of the most common techniques used for moving and handling and how these can be executed safely.

£ 100 / £ 200

50% Off

Apply Now

Duration: 1 Week

Language English

Credits:

Awarding Body: VOE in Association with C3S Business School

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