Workplace Safety Essentials
Moving and Handling People
Practical training in safe patient handling techniques for health and social care staff supporting people with mobility issues, covering risk assessment, equipment and manoeuvring skills
From £25 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people involved in moving and handling people at work
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This training is relevant to anyone working in roles where moving and handling people is a regular part of daily duties.
- Staff working in health care settings
- Care workers in residential homes
- Care workers in nursing homes
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Dangers of handling people — An introduction to the risks involved in moving and handling people
- Legal responsibilities — The legislation that applies to moving and handling work
- Techniques and equipment — A range of techniques and equipment that can be used
- Risk assessments and care plans — Why proper assessment and care planning are important
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should complete this Moving and Handling People course
It is aimed at people working in health and social care roles, including health care and residential or nursing homes, who care for people with mobility issues.
Does this course cover the use of equipment such as hoists
Yes, several modules cover hoisting, checking the hoist and using slide sheets alongside other moving and handling equipment.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
