Moving and Handling People – Level 2 – Online Training Course

Moving and Handling People - Online Training Course - Level 2 -  CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Moving and Handling People online training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Moving and handling is a crucial part of the working day for employees in most sectors; from moving equipment, laundry, catering, supplies or waste to assisting service users in moving.

Health and social care settings can pose significant moving and handling challenges and risks. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including manual handling injuries, are the most common type of occupational ill-health in the UK. It is essential for health and social care workers to learn the correct ways of supporting people with moving and handling.

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 Handling People training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

• NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
• Locum doctors and nurses,
• Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
• Agency nurses,
• Agency workers,
• Healthcare Assistants,
• Support workers,
• Care assistants, and
• Community services.

What is covered in this course?

This online Moving and Handling People training course covers the following:

• An introduction to the key principles of moving and handling,
• An overview of why ergonomic moving and handling is important,
• What the law says about moving and handling,
• The actions that organisations should take to promote a safer workforce (organisational responsibilities),
• Individual responsibilities concerning moving and handling (individual responsibilities),
• Definition of manual handling,
• Why we need to understand how our spine and back work,
• An awareness of the most common moving and handling injuries,
• How healthcare workers can promote healthy back care,
• Recommended ergonomic approaches to risk assessments (LITE/TILE),
• Other moving and handling risk factors,
• The principles of safer moving and handling of people,
• Actions to take following a moving and handling risk assessment:
  • The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Numerical Guidelines for Lifting and Lowering Loads’,
  • The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines for handling while seated, and
  • The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) pushing and pulling guidelines.
• Key things to remember when team handling and
• Moving and handling information sources.

Moving and Handling People - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Course aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of this online Moving and Handling People training course are to:

• To provide a clear understanding of the legislation regarding moving and handling,
• To help learners understand the risks of poor practice,
• To provide an awareness of recommended ergonomic techniques to minimise manual handling injuries in practice, and
• To inform learners how to carry out manual handling tasks safely.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Moving and Handling People e-learning course, the learner will:

• Be able to recognise manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur,
• Understand employers and employees responsibilities under relevant national Health & Safety legislation including most recent versions of the Manual Handling Operation Regulations,
• Understand their responsibilities under local organisational policies for Moving and Handling,
• Know where additional advice and information can be sought relating to Moving and Handling issues
• Be able to use an ergonomic approach to manual handling and other work tasks leading to improved working posture,
• Understand the principles of good back care to promote general musculoskeletal health,
• Understand the principles of safer handling,
• Know the factors to be included in undertaking a dynamic risk assessment before initiating a moving and handling activity,
• Understand how the organisation uses its risk management processes to inform safe systems of work,
• Be able to choose suitable risk control strategies, resources and support available to facilitate good practice following a risk assessment appropriate to the staff member’s role,
• Know how to provide patients with the best quality care using appropriate, safe and dignified moving and handling strategies,
• Understand normal human movement patterns as a prerequisite to moving and handling people, and
• Understand how multidisciplinary team communication and risk assessments ensure the safe handling of patients.

Why is this Moving and Handling People course important?

Moving and handling is a crucial part of the working day for most employees; from moving equipment, laundry, catering, supplies or waste to assisting residents in moving.

Health and social care settings can pose significant moving and handling challenges and risks. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including manual handling injuries, are the most common type of occupational ill-health in the UK (Health and Safety Executive 2011).

Given nature, type and frequency of moving and handling activities undertaken the risks of injury to staff and patients are considerable and need to be minimised. As part of health and safety at work requirements, employers are expected to provide training on crucial health and safety risks, and this has been supplemented with additional guidance covering the specific activity of moving and handling.

Poor moving and handling practice can lead to:

• Back pain and musculoskeletal disorders, which can lead to the inability to work,
• Moving and handling accidents – which can injure both the person being moved and the employee, and
• Discomfort and a lack of dignity for the person being moved.

You must take action to prevent or minimise the risk of injury.

The most common injuries carers experience are back injuries. Injuring your back will limit your movement and your ability to care for someone. It could take a long time for you to recover. Lifting someone incorrectly can also damage fragile skin, cause shoulder and neck injuries, increase current breathing difficulties, or cause bruising or cuts.

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Complete 'End of Course Assessment'

After completing the end of course assessment with a passing rate of 80%, you will be able to download, save and/or print a quality assured CPD certificate.

Save or print your certificate from your device

You will be able to print or save your quality assured certificate in PDF format from your learner profile.

Posted certificate

If you require a hard copy of your certificate, this will cost £8.00. The certificate will be dispatched to you within 48 hours of completing the course.

Certificate renewal

This certificate does not have an expiration date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for the training is three years. The recommended renewal date will be indicated on your certificate.

Course accreditation

All our eLearning courses and training programmes are externally peer-reviewed and approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). These courses comply with the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Our CPD certificates are recognised internationally and can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

Career path

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).

Is there an end of course assessment?

Yes, there is an end of course assessment. After completing the learning materials, you will be redirected to the ‘End of Course Assessment’ section.

How many questions am I required to answer?

You will be asked to answer 20 questions. These questions are a combination of single and multiple choice questions, reordering answers, filling in the blanks and open answers.

What is the pass mark for this course?

To pass the end of course assessment, you must achieve a passing rate of 80% or more.

If I fail, how many times can I take the end of course assessment?

You can retake the end of course assessment as many times as required.

Do I get charged for reattempting the end of course assessment?

No. There will be no extra charges for reattempting the end of course assessment.

Do I get a certificate once I have passed the course?

Yes, you can download a digital CPD certificate in PDF format after completing the end of course assessment. You can save or print your certificate from your learner profile.

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How do I book this course?

To enrol on this e-learning course, please add the course to your basket. From there, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page to complete your booking.

What if I am booking the course for someone else?

If you are booking the course for someone else, please state their name(s) in the 'notes' section of the basket. You will be able to enrol the course to the learner from your profile.

How do I access my learning materials?

Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive a booking confirmation email with a receipt. Immediately after purchase, you will receive an email with further instructions and unique login credentials to access your learner account. Next, you will need to follow the instructions and login to your learner account.

How does the course work?

Our courses are divided into six units. You can either read or listen to the course materials. At the end of each unit is a 'knowledge check' section. This section helps the learners remember what they have learnt.

Do I need a computer to complete this course?

Our online training courses can be completed on your desktop computer/Mac, laptop, tablet or mobile device. These online courses are easily accessible as long as there is an internet connection.

How long does it take to complete this course?

These online training courses are self-paced. Therefore, learners have full control and flexibility on when they wish to complete the material.

What is the deadline to complete this course?

There is no deadline for completion. The course will expire from a learner's account after 365 days, whether it has been accessed or not.

Do I complete the end of course assessment online?

Yes. All end of course assessments are completed online.

What is the passing rate for this course?

Learners are required to achieve a passing rate of 80% or more to complete the course and gain a CPD certificate.

When will I get my certificate?

To obtain your certificate, you need to complete the end of course assessment first. A passing rate of 80% or more is required to gain a CPD certificate.

Where will I find my certificate?

Obtained certificates can be downloaded from the learner's profile page.

What is your refund policy?

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.

Will I be able to access learning materials on multiple devices, such as tablets and mobile phones?

Yes, you can access the learning materials from any electronic device that has an internet connection. However, we recommend that you use a desktop or laptop device for the best learning experience. These online courses can also be taken on tablet and mobile devices, such as iPads, iPhone and Android mobile phones.

Is a specific internet web browser recommended to complete this course?

For the best possible experience, we recommend that learners use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 or Firefox. Please ensure no updates are pending on your browser.

How long do learners have to complete a course?

There is no estimated completion time for this course. Learners can study in their own time at their speed. Learners may pause, leave and come back to the system to continue the training at any time.

How many CPD hours or CPD points is this course worth?

The CPD hours depend on how long each learner takes to complete the course materials and assessments. Each course will indicate the anticipated completion time. This gives a general indication of the CPD hours for those who are required to submit their continuing professional development hours.

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