Moving and Handling of People

Course aims

• To enable learners to understand their legal duties and responsibilities
• To enable learners to understand risk factors associated with moving and handling of people
• To enable learners to understand the Principles of Effective Movement
• To enable learners to have confidence in using a range of equipment and handling methods

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course learners will be able to: 

• Understand legislation related to moving and handling of people
• Describe risk factors and demonstrate the Principles of Effective Movement
• Use a range of handling methods to support clients
• Use a range of handling equipment

Course content

• Adopting a person-centred approach, considering the psycho-social impacts of handling, positioning and hoisting
• Risk factors and the principles of effective movement
• Legislation (Responsibilities and duties) and risk assessment
• Use of a range of handling equipment

Practical demonstrations and practice including

• Using minimally assistive handling methods
• Safe use handling aids and equipment
• Range of transfers and problem solving