Moving & Handling Theory [D55]

This excellent resource will provide a theoretical background to Moving & Handling to ensure that care workers understand the reasons, both practical and legal, behind safe moving principles.

This title will provide a solid informational backdrop to further moving & handling training. This title is filmed in a real working Care Home and includes new animated sequences to illustrate the potential risks of poor manual handling practice to the health of both Care Workers and Service Users.

Subjects Covered Include:

Legal Background • Health & Safety legislation • The Spine • Causes of back pain • Benefits of mobility to service users • Minimal Moving Policy • Safe Moving Principles • Team Handling • Communication • Moving & Handling Assessments

Supporting Materials:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, group and/or individual exercises, discussions and handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer's Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration: 25 minutes of DVD in 10 sections to be used in a 3 hour training session

Consultant: Carole Johnson, MCSP, SRP, Cert Ed

Peer Review: Handling, Movement & Ergonomics Ltd

Standards:

Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (Revised 2010) 8.3

Care Council for Wales Induction Framework (2008) 3.2

Health and Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 22, 215, 216, 223, 240 & 243

Reference:

QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Units HSC 027 & 2028

QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (Wales and Northern Ireland) Units HSC 027 & 2028

Course available for Online Training starting from £3.50 (plus VAT) per user

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