Moving and Handling in Primary Care Course

Description

OVERVIEW

Moving and Handling in Primary Care Course Online Training Overview

This Safe Moving and Handling in Primary Care online course will give an overview of what moving and handling is, how injuries occur, and how to assess and manage risk when completing manual handling tasks.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

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

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What You will learn?

Moving and Handling in Primary Care Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand how to promote compliance with national and local regulations and guidelines
• 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 in Primary Care 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 Cose of Injury
• The Spine
• Structure of the 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

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Moving and Handling in Primary Care Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Safe Moving and Handling in Primary Care training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers

Moving and Handling in Primary Care FAQ

Moving and Handling in Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Moving and Handling in Primary Care course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Moving and Handling in Primary Care course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Moving and Handling in Primary Care course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Moving and Handling in Primary Care certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Moving and Handling in Primary Care course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

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

Yes, the Moving and Handling in Primary Care comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Moving and Handling in Primary Care course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Moving and Handling in Primary Care course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

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

We offer 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.