About this course
This course is designed to meet with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Manual Handling Operations Regulations regarding manual handling of people within health & social care settings. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills around manual handling, with an aim to minimise risk of injury to yourself and patients. You will be able to identify hazards and reduce risk while promoting patient independence. You will learn about moving and handling equipment, demonstrate safe moving and handling techniques, and understanding of how to assist a falling or fallen person.
What you will learn
Understand the relevant legislation that underpins manual handling of people
Understand the importance of the musco-skeletal system and the spine
Identify manual handling hazards and demonstrate knowledge on risk reduction including promoting patient independence
Perform safe moving and handling techniques, using relevant equipment and in simulated scenarios Demonstrate knowledge on how to assist a falling or fallen person, including injury assessment and how to assist from the floor
Recent reviews
Again an excellent course by Jamie, very informative and great knowledge
Jamie’s manual handling training was delivered to a very high standard. The session was informative, practical, and easy to follow, with clear explanations of both the techniques and the reasons they are essential in our work. The interactive elements were particularly valuable, giving staff the chance to practise skills safely…Jamie’s manual handling training was delivered to a very high standard. The session was informative, practical, and easy to follow, with clear explanations of both the techniques and the reasons they are essential in our work. The interactive elements were particularly valuable, giving staff the chance to practise skills safely while receiving guidance and reassurance in real time. Jamie’s approach created a confident learning atmosphere, and the team came away with a stronger understanding of safe movement, risk reduction, and how to apply the techniques effectively in day to day practice. Overall, it was an engaging and highly useful session.Read more
Brilliant course! Jamie presented this course brilliantly!