Moving and Handling
A course suitable for Care staff and volunteers who provide physical assistance to clients including assistance with bed transfers. N.B. This course does not include work with hoists.
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Delivered as a blended model with a face-to-face practical session and theory workbook, for completion prior to practical, with online support as needed.
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This course is available as an open course or group booking.
Course Information
Course Content
Theory:
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the manual handling operations regulations
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risk avoidance, assessment and reduction
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responsibilities of employers, staff, and volunteers
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basic anatomy, physiology, nature of injury
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efficient movement and ergonomics
Practical (as appropriate):
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manoeuvres and transfers, e.g. sitting to standing, assisted walking, stairs, car transfers, wheelchair use, use of glide sheets, transfer aids, movements of clients in bed, safe handling of inanimate loads
Information
Certification TFC Certification of Attendance
Course Length 4.5 hours
Delivery Model Face-to-face delivery
Maximum Participants 6
Course Content
Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme (SMHPS), 2014
This course covers Modules A, B, C and D
foundation training curriculum – theory – inanimate loads – chair manoeuvres – bed manoeuvres
Course Fee
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£450 for up to 6 participants​