The moving and handling of people, many of whom are often frail and incapacitated, continues to be an important part of care and nursing activities. This course raises the importance of safer handling practice, with learners finding out about the musculoskeletal system, relevant legislation, policies and procedures, risk assessment and the different types of equipment available.
This course will also help learners to understand their employer’s responsibilities and their own responsibilities in this area.
Mapped to the UK Core Skills Training Framework, the Care Certificate and the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care.
Moving and Positioning People
£12.00Price
Duration
70 minutes
Who Is This Course Aimed At?
New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.What Will I Learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the legislation relevant to moving and positioning people
- Describe the human musculoskeletal system and the damaging forces that can act upon it
- Explain the importance of risk assessment in preventing injury
- Recognise the basic elements of a safe and successful manoeuvre, such as sit to stand or assisted walking
- List different types of equipment that can be used to assist moving and positioning