Moving and Handling Course

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OVERVIEW

Moving and Handling Course Online Training Overview

Perfect for team training and personal development, this manual handling course for carers will give an overview of moving and handling, how injuries occur, and how to assess and manage risk when completing manual handling tasks.

Whether you need to support your teams or progress into a new industry, our online training certificates are ideal. 

 Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What will YOU learn?

Moving and Handling Course Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, the learner will:

• Understand how to promote compliance with national and local regulations and guidelines
• Be able to describe how to assess and minimise workplace risks
• Understand how to reduce accidents, incidents, and negligence to patients, service users, and visitors

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD-accredited Safe Moving and Handling free course certificate.

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 1

• Safe Moving and Handling – Course Introduction
• Introduction
• Cost of Moving and Handling
• Common Manual Handling Injuries
• The Personal Cost of Injury
• The Spine
• Structure of Vertebrae
• Structure of the Spine
• Bending Forwards
• Twisting and Stooping
• Other Structures at Risk
• Posture in  Moving and Handling

Unit 2

• Stability
• How Gravity Affects Stability
• How Gravity Affects Posture
• How Holding a Load Affects Posture
• Posture
• Sitting Posture
• Posture and Movement
• Types of Injuries
• Risk Assessment
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
• 5 Step Risk Assessment
• Ergonomics
• TILEO
• Personal Risk Assessment
• Formal Risk Assessment
• Individual Risk Factors
• Lifting a Load from the Floor
• Team Handling
• Pushing and Pulling
• Working Safely

Who is this for?

Who is This Safe Moving and Handling Training Course For?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 to fit the criteria to take training as part of their role, including:

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Healthcare workers, including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social care workers, including agency and council Carers and Care Assistants
• Youth workers, including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers

Target Audience	Required Frequency of Refresher Training or Assessment by the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF)
All staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff.	Core learning outcomes are transferable and intended to be portable between roles or settings. Refresher training should take place every 3 years and/or at other times according to local risk assessment.

Why is Safe Manual Handling Training Vital for Social Care Staff?

Moving and handling individuals and equipment is a regular part of work in the care
sector, but it can put health and social care workers at risk of injury. To manage that risk successfully, employers must provide effective training for anyone whose role includes moving and handling.

Our online Moving and Handling course offers an easy, effective and efficient way to provide this vital training for social care staff.

What Risks are Associated with Manual Handling in the Care Sector?

Care sector employers need to accurately identify hazards and activities that may increase risks for their staff. These activities could include bathing individuals with specific needs or assisting with in-person transfers.

Some staff may have to hold awkward postures during their work, which can cause physical stress and strain.

Manual handling equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs may help with safe moving and handling. Use them safely to avoid further increasing risks.

What are the Requirements for Safe Moving and Handling Training?

 

Manual handling regulations form part of the CQC (Care Quality Commission) mandatory training requirements for health and social care workers. They include education in anatomy and physiology as well as moving and handling equipment in care homes safely.

Care workers need to understand the policies, procedures and legislation concerning moving and positioning those in their care. They should also know how to minimise risk and when to ask for assistance and advice to help them move individuals or equipment safely.

CQC also recommends conducting refresher training and assessment at least once per year. Additional training is also required when new risks are introduced, potentially from new equipment or processes.

Finally, care providers must have a clear statement of policy. This policy should cover critical elements such as a statement of roles and responsibilities, recognition of the existing risks and arrangements for manual handling courses and compliance monitoring.

What Does the Moving and Handling Course Cover?

Our Moving and Handling Course is suitable for staff at all levels who require moving and handling training as part of their role. It may help health and social care workers, youth workers, activity leaders and those working in passenger transport services.

You can book this course as part of an induction programme for new staff, to enhance your existing staff’s knowledge or as part of your mandatory refresher training schedule.

Staff will gain instant access to the course upon enrolment and can study online or download PDF course materials, so it is easy to fit training around their schedule. The Moving and Handling course is CPD accredited and includes 12 months’ access to course materials, unlimited exam resits and a free course certificate upon successful completion.

Choosing our courses is an easy and effective way to deliver your social care staff training. We are so sure you will be satisfied with our training that we even offer a 14-day Money Back Guarantee.

Our Course Bundles

You can take this Moving and Handling course as part of our course bundles, saving you money on online training certificates. Choose one today to cover manual handling and other crucial care skills.

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Moving and Handling FAQ

Moving and Handling Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive access to my Moving and Handling course?

After purchasing and enrolling in your course, you receive instant access to it.

Is the Moving and Handling course CPD accredited?

Yes, the CPD standards office assessed our Moving and Handling course and awarded it CPD accreditation.

Do I receive a Moving and Handling course completion certificate?

Yes, once you successfully complete the assessment quiz, you will receive a CPD-accredited Moving and Handling course certificate to download or print for free.

Do I have to wait for a paper completion certificate in the post?

No, you immediately receive a downloadable certificate that you can print at home. However, you can also request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Moving and Handling course to improve my grade?

Yes, you can retake the course exam as many times as you require, free of charge.

Is this Moving and Handling course ideal for refresher training, induction or improving your knowledge?

Yes, this Moving and Handling course can support refresher training. It will demonstrate and certify awareness and knowledge of manual handling to upgrade your skills.

Can I purchase and complete this course myself?

Absolutely, our courses are a great way to upgrade your knowledge and progress your career.

Can I purchase this Moving and Handling course for other persons than myself?

Yes, you can purchase this course and use our learner management system to enrol others in it.

Do your certificates have a reference number on them?

Yes, all our completion certificates have a unique reference number.

Do your certificates have expiry dates?

Our certificates have course completion dates but not expiry dates.

Does the course have a learning dashboard?

Our courses include a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.

Do your courses require internet access?

You need internet access to complete the assessment exams at the end of the course. However, we have downloadable teaching resources available to help you learn.

Is the course dashboard supported on all browsers?

Yes, you can access our course dashboard on any browser.

Does this course come as part of a bundle?

Yes, you can save money on our care courses by purchasing our course bundles and learning about multiple aspects of care.

What does manual handling training achieve?

Manual handling training teaches you how to move loads safely. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide it to keep their employees safe.