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Course Overview
CPD Approved
The Moving and Handling People eLearning course is designed for health and social care professionals responsible for individuals with mobility issues. This course provides essential training on safe patient handling techniques, risk assessments, and the use of appropriate equipment to minimize injury risks for both caregivers and patients.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of safer patient handling principles, correct manoeuvring techniques, and legal requirements related to moving and handling individuals in healthcare and social care settings.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply safe handling techniques, assess risks effectively, and comply with best practices in patient care.
 
Course Modules & Learning Outcomes
Module 1: The Principles of Safer Patient Handling – Understand safe handling techniques and patient care practices.
Module 2: Moving and Handling Assessments – Learn how to conduct risk assessments before patient movement.
Module 3: Practical Skills – Explore essential handling techniques required for different situations.
Module 4: Transferring and Walking – Learn proper patient transfer methods to ensure safety.
Module 5: Avoiding and Dealing with Patient Falls – Recognize fall risks and respond appropriately.
Module 6: Fitting and Using a Flat or Tubular Slide Sheet – Learn how to use specialized equipment for patient mobility.
Module 7: Bed Mobility – Understand techniques for moving patients safely in bed.
Module 8: Other Patient Manoeuvres – Explore additional patient handling techniques.
Module 9: Sitting a Patient Up – Learn the safest approach for helping patients sit up.
Module 10: Hoisting – Understand the safe use of hoists in patient care.
Module 11: Checking the Hoist – Learn hoist safety procedures before use.
Module 12: More Hoisting Practicalities – Explore advanced hoisting techniques.
Module 13: More Hoisting Techniques – Master additional patient lifting strategies.
 
Course Duration: 150 minutes of video content
 
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for professionals working in health and social care settings, including:
Care home staff
Nursing home employees
Hospital workers
Healthcare assistants
Support workers
Anyone responsible for moving or handling patients
If you work in adult social care, hospitals, or assisted living facilities, this course will provide essential skills to ensure safe and compliant patient handling.
 
Key Benefits of this Course
CPD Approved – Recognized for professional training in health and social care.
100% Online Learning – Study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Instant Certification – Receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion.
Reduces Workplace Injuries – Learn safe patient handling to prevent strain or injury.
 
Why Choose This Course?
Flexible Online Learning – Complete the course at a time that suits you.
Ensures Patient and Worker Safety – Gain confidence in moving and handling techniques.
Expert-Led Content – Learn from healthcare and social care professionals.
 
Book Now and Get Certified in Moving and Handling People