Patient Moving and Handling

Course summary

This learning covers the principles of moving and handling patients.

Applicable audience	This learning is suitable for learners who treat or support patients/client/service user’s health and care needs.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites required for this learning.
Delivery method	This learning is delivered face to face in a classroom.
Duration	This learning will take 3 hours to complete.
Materials and resources required	Learners must come appropriately dressed as they will be expected to demonstrate, slide sheet, sling and hoist lifting manoeuvres.
Refresher	This learning should be completed every year.
Minimum/maximum learner numbers	A minimum of 4 or maximum of 12 learners are required for this training.

The aim of this learning is to provide general principles of safe moving and handling, including practicing tasks using a limited range of equipment. It does not provide competence in all specific handling tasks or moving and handling equipment. Where required, learners must receive additional task and equipment specific training and practice as an outcome of local risk assessment.

Learners will be able to:

Recall and apply the legal requirements of employers and employees relevant to moving and handling
Recall, apply and review the key elements of risk assessments and moving and handling plans
Recognise and challenge unsafe handling techniques
Respond safely and effectively to a falling or fallen patient
Demonstrate an awareness of healthy movement patterns when moving and handling people and apply ergonomic principles to support musculoskeletal health
Demonstrate safe, dignified approaches for moving and handling that promote service users' independence and functional mobility
Demonstrate a range of practical skills and the safe use of equipment relevant to the needs of the service users in your care, your job role and setting