For those whose occupation involves the physical movement of individuals, particularly the elderly or disabled, enroling in the Moving and Handling of People course is highly recommended.
Is the Moving and Handling of PeopleCourse right for me?

This course is designed to enable employers to comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, ensuring legal obligations are met by providing training to all personnel involved in transporting individuals. This course can significantly minimise the risk of personal injury, creating a safer workplace environment. If your job involves lifting and moving people regularly, such as in a care home or a role working with people with disabilities, it is highly recommended that you consider this course.

As an employer, taking this course will help you fulfil your legal obligation to provide training to all staff involved in the movement of people. This course is especially suited to environments such as residential and care homes, NHS staff, healthcare workers, ambulance staff and paramedics, home help, and live-in carers.

What will I learn?

Attending this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of movement and the mechanics of physical lifting. You will learn how to assess the risks when lifting and the techniques you can use to minimise these risks. You will also gain an understanding of your personal responsibilities under current legislation, as well as the responsibilities of your employer.

What does the course cover?

The course content covers a wide range of issues that are relevant to the moving and handling of people, including:
back and spine care,
hazards in manual handling,
injuries from manual handling injuries and their causes,
assessing manual handling situations,
principles of safe lifting,
ergonomics,
mechanical aids,
hoists and slings,
fitness,
manual handling operations regulations,
working and communicating as a team,
sitting, standing and walking,
bed mobility, and lateral transfers.

Duration
The course can be completed in one day, with six hours of training between 9.00 am and 4.15 pm. These times can be varied on request to accommodate the shift patterns of nursing and care staff.

How am I assessed?
As you progress through the course, you will be efficiently taught hands-on and assessed to ensure that you understand each element thoroughly.

Certification
Upon successful completion of your training to the satisfaction of your instructor, you will be presented with a certificate that is valid for three years across a range of occupations.

Where is the Moving and Handling of PeopleCourse held?
You can undertake your Moving and Handling of People training at one of our appointed training centres across the UK or in-house at your nursing home, care home, or other healthcare setting.

I prefer in-house training for my staff, will that be possible?

Of course, we offer in-house. In-house training allows more staff to attend and enables you to tailor the training to suit the specific demands placed on your team. Training in-house also allows staff to learn using the equipment they will use daily, making it far more applicable and relevant to their job. In-house training is a cost-effective and convenient solution to training multiple staff and reduces the time away from the work environment. Training in-house in a healthcare setting can also mean staff remain available in case of an emergency, avoiding the need for extra shifts to provide full cover.

Prices?
We offer a competitive price for convenient, tailored manual handling training.
Contact our friendly team today at 0330 174 9695 to see how we can help you take better care of your team. Please note that all prices exclude VAT.