Moving and Assisting People Refresher

Course Information

An update course to refresh employees' understanding of how to protect themselves and service users whilst assisting them.

Course Objectives /Aims & Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

  • To ensure the correct techniques are used to protect both the employee and the service user.

Course Aims:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to;
  • Understand the Law relating to movign and assisting people
  • Understand the principles of good back Care
  • Ensure employee is able to to complete and follow a risk assessment
  • Demonstrate correct techniques for assisting clients

Course Outline

The qualification covers the following topics:
  • Legislation
  • Back care
  • Risk assessment
  • Correct techniques for assisting clients

Intended for

  • All employees in the health and social care sector

Modes of delivery

  • Presentation
  • Learners Workbook
  • Group discussion and activities
  • Assessment

Benefits Perceived by the Delegates

  • Personal safety protecting backs
  • Safer client handling
  • Understanding risk assessment

Course Duration

  • 3 hrs

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