People Moving and Handling – Our Courses

People Moving and Handling Training Course
Location: Training delivered in-house, at your venue anywhere in the UK.

Overview

Incorrect or unsafe People Moving and Handling techniques can lead to serious injuries for both caregivers and patients. This training course provides participants with up-to-date knowledge and techniques to ensure safe, effective, and dignified movement of individuals in care settings. Protect yourself and those in your care by mastering proper handling practices.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Move and handle people with minimal effort and maximum safety.
• Enhance comfort and dignity for patients or residents during handling.
• Understand manual handling legislation relevant to healthcare.
• Gain a better understanding of spinal mechanics to protect their back and that of patients/residents.
• Conduct effective personal risk assessments for handling tasks.
• Safely move people with or without the use of specialist equipment.

Course Content

Theoretical Knowledge

1. Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law

   • Overview of legal obligations in healthcare settings.

2. Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries

   • Understanding spinal mechanics and injury prevention.

3. Biomechanics and Ergonomics

   • Principles for reducing strain and maximizing efficiency.

4. Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E Framework

   • Load, Individual, Task, and Environment principles.

5. Risks and Controls Related to People Moving

   • Identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

Practical Application

6. Safe Lifting Techniques

   • Lifting objects and assisting individuals safely.

7. Key Elements of People Moving

   • Techniques for transferring, repositioning, and supporting individuals.

8. People Moving Risk Assessments/Personal Plans

   • Creating and applying effective risk assessments.

9. People Moving Equipment

   • Proper use of hoists, slings, and other mobility aids.

10. Controversial vs. Good Techniques

    • Identifying unsafe practices and mastering correct methods.

11. Practical Sessions and Assessments

    • Hands-on practice with live feedback to reinforce learning.

Overall Course Benefits

Participants will leave the course with:

• The confidence and competence to apply correct people handling techniques.
• The ability to reduce risks of injury to themselves and their patients/residents.
• Practical knowledge that enhances the safety, comfort, and dignity of individuals being moved.

Equip your team with the skills to ensure safe and effective people moving and handling. Contact us today to schedule your training!