Introduction:
This CPD accredited 1-day refresher course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the moving and handling of people. It provides an opportunity to update knowledge, refresh practical skills, and improve confidence in applying safe handling techniques.
Incorrect or outdated moving and handling practices can result in injury, discomfort, and reduced dignity for both staff and individuals being supported. This course focuses on safer approaches that promote effective care while reducing risks.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals whose role involves the moving and handling of people.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Move and handle people using techniques that require the least effort
- Promote comfort, dignity, and safety during handling activities
- Understand healthcare manual handling legislation
- Understand spinal mechanics and injury prevention
- Protect their own back and the wellbeing of patients and residents
- Conduct personal risk assessments
- Safely use specialist equipment when moving people
Course Content
- Manual handling responsibilities and the law
- Anatomy of the spine and types of injuries
- Biomechanics and ergonomics
- Safe lifting techniques – L.I.T.E
- Lifting objects
- Key elements of people moving
- Risks and controls related to people moving
- People moving risk assessments and personal plans
- People moving equipment
- Controversial techniques
- Good moving and handling techniques
- Practical sessions and assessments
Course Benefits
At the end of this training course, delegates will have improved confidence and competence in applying safe people moving and handling techniques, reducing risks to themselves and the individuals they support.
