Patient Moving and Handling Training
Learn safe techniques for moving and handling patients, from hoist use to bed transfers, reducing injury for staff and patients alike.
- CPD Accredited
What this course covers
Moving and handling patients incorrectly is a leading cause of musculoskeletal injury among care workers, and mistakes can also harm the people in their care. This programme provides a grounding in the legislation governing safe patient handling alongside practical guidance on techniques used across care environments.
Learners cover hoist use, bed and chair transfers, rolling and lateral transfers, plus how to respond correctly when a patient falls. The course suits all care staff, whether new to the role or returning after time away.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Explain key legislation for moving and handling in care
- Identify principles of good handling and unsafe technique risks
- Describe common injuries caused by poor practice
- Apply correct procedures for transfers and rolling
- Demonstrate safe use of hoists and transfer aids
- Respond correctly when a patient falls
Designed with these roles in mind
- Care home staff and community carers
- Nurses and support workers
- New starters and staff returning to a care role
Modules included
6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Principles of safe patient handling and legislation
- 02 Common injuries and the risks of unsafe technique
- 03 Controlling falls and the post-fall action plan
- 04 Getting up off the floor and assisted sitting
- 05 Bed and chair transfers, rolling and lateral transfers
- 06 Using hoists and walking a patient safely
How competence is checked
A final assessment checks learners can apply safe handling techniques before the certificate is issued.
What learners receive
Learners receive an instant, CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion of the course.
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
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