Moving and Assisting 2 Day & Refresher – Duration 2 Days – 1 Day refresher
Aim:
To reduce the risk to the clients and staff members through developing efficient moving and handling skills.
The course explores and extends participants’ knowledge and experience of efficient moving and assisting and handling techniques. Content also includes: the law and controversial practice, individual responsibilities, conditioning exercises, patterning movements, moves relevant to the participant’s workplace, and care planning (including moving and handling plans). Participants will explore their own capability and the use of equipment, and will have ample opportunity to develop and improve their technique.
Objectives:
Having completed the course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise safe, efficient moving and assisting techniques and be aware of unsafe, inefficient practices.
- Explain the importance of Risk Assessment.
- Devise or interpret a Moving & Handling Plan.
- Understand the legal implications for staff in practice.
- Practice the safe use of moving and assisting techniques and equipment.
Assessment & Certification:
Ongoing throughout the day with course participation, role-play and written assessment. For certification of this course, participants require to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills in the safe use of Moving & Assisting equipment.
Duration
2 Days
1 Day for Refresher