Moving and Assisting for Volunteers – Level 1 – CPDUK Certified
£19.99
Mandatory Compliance is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses for health and social care professionals and organisations that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), RoSPA, IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
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Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
The moving and handling of both goods and people are inevitable, particularly for volunteers. However, the different tasks require knowledge and skills because of untrained and uninformed individuals’ risks. It is very costly to both the individual and the nation to carry out moving and handling tasks without the training mentioned earlier.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
This online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course is suitable for all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff, whose role involves moving and assisting activities.
What is covered in this course?
This online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course includes the following:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Key definitions
- Chapter 2 - Volunteer responsibilities
- Chapter 3 - Moving and handling legislation
- Chapter 4 - Injuries and back care
- Chapter 5 - HSE Guidelines
- Chapter 6 - Module summary.
Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Course aims
The aims of this Moving and Assisting for Volunteers e-learning course are to:
- Understand one’s role and responsibilities during moving and assisting activities.
- Develop skills for the safe moving and assisting of service users.
- Realise how to move and assist in safe and friendly ways.
Learning objectives
On completion of this online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course, the learner will be able to:
- Outline the responsibilities of a volunteer when carrying out moving and assisting activities.
- Discuss legislation relevant to moving and assisting.
- Describe common injuries that can be experienced during moving and assisting processes.
- Explain the HSE guidelines on moving and handling.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this Moving and Assisting for Volunteers E-Learning course, the learner will be able to:
- Outline an organisation’s responsibilities for promoting a safe environment, including best moving and assisting practices.
- Explain your responsibilities for ensuring best moving and assisting practices.
- Identify moving and assisting risk factors.
- Demonstrate the correct posture for safe moving and assisting practices.
- Describe the importance of good back care.
- Explain the importance of good communication and a team approach.
Why is this online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course essential?
This online Moving and Assisting for Volunteers training course promotes adequate knowledge and skills on the healthy approach to moving and assisting without unnecessary ill repercussions to health and safety, ensuring that learners are aware of both the requirements and risks associated with moving and assisting people safely.
Moving and Assisting for Volunteers - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
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The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited and trusted leading provider of statutory and mandatory training for health and social care providers across all UK regions.
Established by qualified health and social care professionals, we have extensive experience in various NHS, private and education sectors. Click here to see our full range of accredited courses, programmes and qualifications.
Staff working in health and social care environments must ensure that they complete appropriate statutory and mandatory training to provide safe and effective services.
Our health and social care training courses, programmes and qualifications were designed to provide effective learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Our packages include induction training, statutory and mandatory courses and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our statutory, mandatory and specialist health and social care training courses are delivered in line with the relevant UK legislation and recommended practice and standards including:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF).
We provide over 500 online CPD accredited training courses, programmes and qualifications. These course materials were developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations from both the NHS and private sectors.
Some of the key benefits include health and social care workers to meet both their responsibilities and job roles, which are ideal for induction, awareness, knowledge and refresher training.
- Online, self-paced training
- 24-hour learner support
- High-quality interactive courses
- Intuitive learning management system
- Complete modules within 1-2 hours
- Meet organisational mandatory training needs
- Meet training requirements for statutory training
- Instant digital CPD certificates on completion
- Meet current UK legislation and guidelines
- Over 500 CPD courses covering multiple business sectors
- Free blended learning environment (BLE) for all organisations.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
All the courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited corporate provider of E-Learning courses, programmes and qualifications across all sectors. Click here to see our CPDUK accreditation.
The CPD certificates, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.
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We want you to be completely satisfied with your training. Thus, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied.
To request a refund, you should email our Support Team with your receipt stating why you would like to be refunded. Any courses that have been completed and those with certificates will not be valid for a refund.
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