Candidate Suitability

The Moving and Transferring for the Care Industry course is designed to give employees of any level in the caring industry, an appreciation of the fundamental elements of good moving and handling practices. With increasing legislation, employers have a statutory requirement to provide adequate training for their employees under the Manual Handling Regulations 1992.  The course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain a basic knowledge of the moving and transferring of clients, giving an understanding of how to eliminate the risk of injury to both the client and handler.Objectives

On completion of the course the candidate will have an understanding of:

• The regulations which cover moving and transferring within the work place
• Understand the duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
• Describe the risks associated with bad handling techniques.
• Have an understanding of how to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury to client or handlers.
• Identify ways of using equipment provided effectively and efficiently.
• Using the risk assessment system and the practical methods to evaluate whether the task is safe, practical and therefore viable.
• Reducing the chance of injury using their understanding of the anatomy of the spine and muscle groups involved in the moving and transferring of clients.
• The importance of accident reporting procedures and evaluation to reduce the chance of reoccurrence.
• The importance of ergonomic design, and its application within the workplace.

Syllabus

• Manual handling regulations · Safe systems of work
• Assessing your clients · Anatomy (mechanics)
• Ergonomics (layout) · Hoists and availability of equipment
• Moving & transferring techniques · Accident reporting

Examination and Assessment

The candidates are assessed throughout the course by the tutor on their demonstration of practical skills, and the theory behind the practice.