Moving and Handling in Care
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Studying our Moving and Handling in Care course is the perfect way to ensure you know the risk of poor moving in the care sector. Correct procedures when using specialist equipment are covered and a full knowledge of how to move people correctly will be developed.
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Studying for this Moving and Handling in Care course will ensure that you understand the risks of incorrect handling in the care sector. The physical harm which can be caused to people will be explored and techniques to assess risk will be introduced. Correct procedures for using a wide range of different lifting equipment will also be covered in this course. Legislation and procedures relevant to care settings will be fully understood upon completion.
The course is great for anyone working with elderly or physically disabled people. This could include nursing staff, carers and specialist support workers.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Covers all required legislation and practices
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to Moving and Handling
The first unit of this Moving and Handling in Care course will introduce the various legislation relating to health and safety and the types of moving and handling you may be required to carry out. Responsibilities of employees and employers will also be covered as well as PUWER and LOLER.
Risks in the workplace
This unit will consider the types of injury that might come about due to moving and handling procedures being carried out incorrectly and who is most at risk. Discussion will also include how risk is increased and how risk is assessed in order to control the possible risks that are involved in any sort of moving and handling.
How to Use Equipment Safely
Next we will introduce different equipment that can be used in moving and handling and how to operate these safely. A number of different pieces of equipment will be covered including hoists, wheelchairs, wedges, lifting handles and various others. The need for PPE and safety precautions will also be examined.
Effective Techniques for Moving and Handling
This final unit will look at the factors that are important when preparing someone to be moved or repositioned, such as health and safety factors and how to prepare the general environment. After this there will be an overview of some of the most common techniques used for moving and handling and how these can be executed safely.
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Established in 1996, the CPD certification Service work with a variety of colleges, universities and training providers to uphold quality provision in professional development. All of our courses are fully CPD Certified through the largest organisation for continuous professional development in the UK - the CPD Certification Service. This means that each course is thoroughly checked to meet exacting standards and ensures that CPD points are awarded upon completion.
Skills for Care endorsed
One of the most recognisable care brands in the UK, Skills for Care provides best practice guidance throughout the care sector. Skills for Care are renowned for strong leadership within the industry and carry out detailed research to ensure that care workers are able to continually reach high standards of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Moving and Handling in Care course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Moving and Handling in Care course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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