Moving and Handling Course For Carers & Care Workers

After purchasing and enrolling in your course, you receive instant access to it.

Yes, the CPD standards office assessed our Moving and Handling course and awarded it CPD accreditation.

Yes, once you successfully complete the assessment quiz, you will receive a CPD-accredited Moving and Handling course certificate to download or print for free. 

No, you immediately receive a downloadable certificate that you can print at home. However, you can also request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Yes, you can retake the course exam as many times as you require, free of charge. 

Yes, this Moving and Handling course can support refresher training. It will demonstrate and certify awareness and knowledge of manual handling to upgrade your skills. 

Yes, you can purchase this course and use our learner management system to enrol others in it. 

Yes, all our completion certificates have a unique reference number. 

Our certificates have course completion dates but not expiry dates. 

You need internet access to complete the assessment exams at the end of the course. However, we have downloadable teaching resources available to help you learn.

Yes, you can save money on our care courses by purchasing our course bundles and learning about multiple aspects of care.

Manual handling training teaches you how to move loads safely. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide it to keep their employees safe.

The Caredemy Safe Moving and Handling Online Training Course covers a range of topics, including:

• Legislation and Guidelines: Understanding the legal requirements for safe moving and handling in healthcare settings
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy: Learning about the structure and function of the spine and muscles to prevent injuries
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential risks associated with moving and handling tasks
• Safe Handling Techniques: Developing proper techniques for lifting, transferring, and positioning patients to ensure safety for both caregiver and client
• Communication and Teamwork: Effective communication strategies for safe and efficient moving and handling with other caregivers
• Use of Equipment: Understanding how to properly use moving and handling equipment like hoists and slings

Yes, moving and handling training is mandatory for most care providers in the UK. The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974 requires employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, and moving and handling training is a key part of this. Additionally, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1998 (as amended) provide specific regulations for safe moving and handling practices.

Here are some essential moving and handling skills for care providers:

• Body Mechanics: Maintaining a neutral spine, using your legs for power, and keeping objects close to your body
• Risk Assessment: Recognising potential hazards in the environment and with the patient
• Transfer Techniques: Safely moving patients from one position to another, like a bed to a wheelchair
• Communication and Teamwork: Working effectively with colleagues to ensure coordinated and safe transfers
• Using Equipment: Operating hoists, slings, and other equipment following proper procedures

The frequency of refresher training for practical manual handling can vary depending on your employer's policy and your specific role. However, it is generally recommended to participate in refresher training every 1-2 years to ensure you retain practical skills and stay updated on any changes in regulations or best practices.

Practical moving and handling training typically includes:

• Demonstrations: Observing skilled trainers performing various moving and handling techniques
• Hands-On Practice: Practicing techniques under supervision with simulated or real-life scenarios
• Feedback: Receiving constructive feedback on your performance to improve your skills
• Use of Equipment: Learning how to safely use moving and handling equipment like hoists and slings
• Scenario-Based Learning: Practicing handling different patient types and situations