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Health & Social Care Courses Half day

Moving and Handling People Refresher

Refresh moving-and-handling skills for staff already supporting people with mobility.

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Course overview

Practical demonstrations revisit equipment, posture and workplace procedures, with attention to dignity and reducing avoidable injury.

What you will learn

  1. 01Review workplace policies and handling responsibilities
  2. 02Recognise risks created by poor technique
  3. 03Revisit biomechanics and posture
  4. 04Practise handling methods with specialist equipment
  5. 05Refresh knowledge of hoists, slings and transfer aids

Who should attend

Previously trained carers, nurses and support workers requiring a handling refresher.

Why choose this course?

  • Refresh understanding of moving and handling responsibilities
  • Revisit techniques for protecting staff and people receiving care
  • Practise skills with experienced instructors

Entry requirements

Previous moving-and-handling training.

Ready to arrange this course?

Ask about workplace delivery or upcoming open-course dates.

Moving and Handling People Refresher

Half day