Manual Handling
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Course Title: Moving and Handling
Overview:
The Moving and Handling course is for all carers who need to transfer and handle people.
Course Content:
The course includes:
- Legislation on Moving and Handling
- Awareness of Risk Assessmentø
- Employer/Employee responsibilities
- Causes of back injuries
- Equipment available
The course covers:
- How to move people safely (theory and practice)
- Work environment
- How to assess risks involved in Manual Handlingø
- The different types of Moving and Handling injuries
- Your legal and professional responsibilities
Methods Used:
- Video
- Reflective Learning
- Discussions
- Questioning
Venue: Learners workplace, Our training suite or a venue to be agreed.
Course Duration: Full day
Certificate:
At the end of the session, learners will be issued with a
Certificate of attendance which can be referenced to the Health and Social Care NVQ's.














