This one day course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to be able to undertake people moving and handling in a safe and effective manner. The course is delivered by our physiotherapist trainers who all have expertise in people moving and handling within the care sector. Our trainers can therefore provide essential musculoskeletal injury prevention awareness integrated with the practical skills training.
This course includes:
- An introduction to current legislation and the requirements on employers and employees
- Anatomy and injury prevention awareness
- Introduction to controversial techniques
- Moving and handling techniques and practical skills application
- Hoists and other equipment
- Dynamic risk assessment
