Description
What’s covered
This Moving and Handling People eLearning course is aimed at people working in health and social care who have people in their care that have mobility issues. The course outlines the dangers and legislation that applies to moving and handling people as well as showing a range of techniques and equipment that can be used. The course also highlights the importance of proper risk assessments and care plans.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of good and safe patient handling.
- Create and identify risk assessments.
- Understand the skills required for each manoeuvring situation and how they are successfully applied.
- Recognise the equipment that can be used.
Modules in this course
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Principles of Safer Patient Handling | 70 |
| 2 | Moving and Handling Assessments | 70 |
| 3 | Practical Skills | 70 |
| 4 | Transferring and Walking | 70 |
| 5 | Avoiding and Dealing with Patient Falls | 70 |
| 6 | Fitting and Using A Flat or Tubular Slide Sheet | 70 |
| 7 | Bed Mobility | 70 |
| 8 | Other Patient Manoeuvres | 70 |
| 9 | Sitting a Patient Up | 70 |
| 10 | Hoisting | 70 |
| 11 | Checking the Hoist | 70 |
| 12 | More Hoisting Practicalities | 70 |
| 13 | More Hoisting Techniques | 70 |
Want to know more?
Watch the introductory video below to learn more about this course.
Recommended system requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
