What does this moving and handling course cover?
- To gain an understanding of the anatomy of the spine and general ergonomics
- To gain an understanding of the risks associated with moving and handling
- To gain an understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines
- To gain an understanding and demonstration of safe techniques for moving and handling
- Be able to undertake effective risk assessment
- Safety and confidence when using aids such as hoists, slings, stand aids and slide sheets among others
- be able to recognise manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur
- understand employers and employee's responsibilities under relevant national Health & Safety legislation including most recent versions of the Manual Handling Operation Regulations
- understand their own responsibilities under local organisational policies for Moving and Handling
- know where additional advice and information can be sought relating to Moving and Handling issues
- be able to use an ergonomic approach to manual handling and other work tasks leading to improved working posture
- understand principles of good back care to promote general musculoskeletal health
- understand the principles of safer handling
- know the factors to be included in undertaking a dynamic risk assessment prior to undertaking a moving and handling activity
- understand how the organisation uses its risk management processes to inform safe systems of work
- be able to choose suitable risk control strategies, resources and support available to facilitate good practice following a risk assessment appropriate to the staff member’s role.
Moving and handling training refresher certification
On successful completion of the Moving and Handling Training Refresher course, you will be sent a digital (PDF) certificate of attendance, detailing the refresher courses undertaken and pass marks for the theoretical assessments. Please note your certificate is only valid for one year.
Do you require moving and handling training at your venue?
If you require Manual Handling Training at your venue, please complete the booking form below stating your training requirements and a brief description of your organisation, the nature of work that the delegates do and their specific job roles. All our mandatory training courses are tailored to your organisational needs and requirements in order to ensure the training you receive will benefit the whole of your team.
Why is moving and handling training important?
Healthcare settings can pose significant moving and handling challenges and risks. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including manual handling injuries, are the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK (Health and Safety Executive 2011). Given the nature, type and frequency of moving and handling activities undertaken the risks of injury to staff and patients are considerable and need to be minimised. As part of health and safety at work requirements, employers are expected to provide training on key health and safety risks and this has been supplemented with additional guidance covering the specific activity of moving and handling.
Why choose the Mandatory Training Group for your moving & handling training?
The Mandatory Training Group is a leading healthcare training and social care training provider. We are a National Skills Academy national training delivery partner. We offer a variety of face to face health and social care training courses and CPD accredited online courses in line with the Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework (UKCSTF). We specialise in several areas of healthcare, including; mandatory training courses, clinical skills and patient observations training, mental health courses, basic life support courses, manual handling courses and specialist health and social care courses. All training courses and workshops are delivered by experienced professionals who have years of experience working within the academic/research, NHS and private sectors.
Moving & handling course testimonials
Don't just take our word, see what other people are saying about our moving and handling training in Brighton, UK
Very clear course delivery
"I really enjoyed interacting within the group. The trainer talked through the moving and handling manoeuvres very well. I really liked the small group. The aims and objectives were clearly set out, not too much information for the day. The course was well presented and easy to understand. I enjoyed the day"
Jodie, Registered Nurse - People Moving and Handling Training Course
Excellent moving and handling course
"The moving and handling instructor was friendly and I learnt some new aspects such as assessment of patient's abilities. The training was very beneficial to my healthcare setting"
Immaculate, Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Manual Handling Training Course
Moving and handling course
"I really enjoyed the practical session and the 'controversial techniques'. The trainer had many good tips about safe moving and handling of people and patient assessments. Very useful indeed in practice"
James, Occupational Therapist - People Moving & Handling Training Course
Moving and handling training
"The training is of a good standard; which will be good for our staff, the use of various modern equipment, makes this very relevant to my job"
Mike, Mental Health Nurse - Moving and Handling People Training Course
