Moving and Handling Clients

The Moving and Handling Clients Safely programme covers the moving of individuals who require assistance to move from one position to another.

This programme is concerned with the movement and handling of individuals to maximise their physical comfort. Although it is primarily concerned with moving and handling people, the health and safety principles described should be applied to all loads.

The programme covers the moving of individuals who require assistance to move from one position to another.

The final module is specifically concerned with assisting clients, to prevent and minimise the adverse effects of pressure. The other modules also discuss moving and handling methods, to prevent damage to pressure areas.

NCFE (Customised Qualification) Certificate of Achievement

Hard copy certificate - Included

The importance of recognising the individual’s needs and wishes, and involving them in the decision making process is emphasised. Also explored is the assessment of health and safety risks to clients and care workers.

Course modules

Module 1: Preparing Clients and Environments for Moving and Handling
Module 2: Using Manual Techniques to Assist Clients to Move from 1 Position to Another
Module 3: Using Equipment to Assist Clients to Move from One Position to Another
Module 4: Reducing the Adverse Effects of Pressure

Assessment

The NCFE course is gained by successfully completing a series of assignments. Your personal tutor will review, mark and provide you with feedback on your work.

Certification

This qualification has been developed by NCC to meet the specific needs of our learners and has been accredited by NCFE demonstrating the quality and rigor.

NCFE is an awarding organisation recognised by the qualification regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA Regulation). This is an unregulated qualification and is not a nationally recognised qualification.

On completion of the Customised Qualification, learners will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate is evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification.

This qualification has been accredited by NCFE under the Customised Qualification and the certificate of achievement will be issued directly by NCFE.

Learner support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited 12 month tutor support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

For anyone who is responsible for the moving of individuals who require assistance to move from one position to another.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about moving and handling clients safely and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.