Moving & Handling of People – Foundation Course

Moving & Handling of People – Foundation Course

Introduction

This entry level 2 day course will give delegates the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle loads and people safely. Delegates will also be equipped to carry out basic moving & handling risk assessments.

Class Size

There is a maximum of 8 places on this course and a minimum of 3.

Aim

• Describe the legal requirement for safer moving and handling
• Understand the importance of good posture and other factors which facilitate safer moving and handling
• Identify possible actions that could cause musculoskeletal problems and methods to reduce risk of injury
• Carry out a basic risk assessment for moving and handling objects and people
• Prepare individuals, the environment and equipment for moving and handling
• Move and handle objects and people safely using a range of techniques, handling aids and mechanical equipment

Programme

Day 1 – Theory of moving & assisting people / equipment workshop

• House rules
• Aims & objectives of the course
• The cost of work related back pain
• Legislation
• Organisation policies
• Structure & function of the spine/ back care
• Risk assessment
• Handling of inanimate loads
• Equipment workshop
• Handling of people
• Practical moving & handling techniques 1
  • Moving people in bed
  • Use of slide sheets

Day 2 – Practical Day

• Practical moving & handling techniques 2
  • Hoisting techniques
• Practical moving & handling techniques 3
  • management of the fallen person
  • management of the falling person
  • management of clients with dementia
• Practical moving & handling techniques 4
  • assisting people in a chair
  • assisting people to stand
  • assisting people to walk
• Practical moving & handling techniques 5
  • seated transfers- bed, chair, commode, wheelchair
  • using small manual handling aids
  • managing client with multiple disabilities including people with learning difficulties
• Problem Solving Open Forum

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants should:

• Have a good knowledge about the legislation surrounding Manual Handling issues.
• Have an awareness of the structure of the back and important considerations concerning back care.
• How to reduce the risk of injury.
• Be confident in carrying out risk assessments and writing care plans specifically regarding Manual Handling.
• Have participated in Manual Handling practical techniques covering both objects and people using a range of techniques and equipment.