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Moving and Handling of People for Care Workers in the Independent Care Sector

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Moving and Handling of People for Care Workers in the Independent Care Sector course information page.

LEARNING AIM(S):

This course aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to use safe moving and handling techniques whilst working with Service Users in a residential setting and in the community.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply the relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Identify vulnerability to injury when carrying out moving and handling tasks.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Use hoisting and moving and handling aids effectively.
• Undertake moving and handling manoeuvres and techniques appropriately.
• Able to use the raizer effectively and understand associated risks