Moving and handling of people and objects

About this course

In healthcare and social care settings, the routine tasks often involve the manual movement, lifting, or handling of individuals under one’s care. Our moving and handling training courses aim to instruct participants on the necessary skills and potential risks associated with the safe movement of people.

The course takes a whole day (six hours); the refresher course half a day (three hours).

Topics covered

This course covers how to move objects safely, so that risk of injury or strain is reduced.

• Manual handling regulations.
• Risk assessment.
• Safer moving and handling.
• Spinal anatomy, structure and function.

Assessment

Continuous observation by the trainer.

Successful candidates will receive Accredited PTS Moving & Handling Certificate, valid for one year followed by yearly refresher.