Assisting and Moving Individuals
This course is aimed at Care Workers in any Adult Social Care setting who have a responsibility to assist their residents and clients in such tasks as getting out of bed and in walking or moving during their daily activities. You will learn the theory and legislation behind the principles of good manual handling techniques as well as basic human anatomy to assist in preventing back injury. You will also gain skills in the use of manual handling equipment such as full body hoists, stand aids, sliding sheets, use of wheelchairs and emergency raising devices amongst other items of equipment. Manual Handling is a mandatory training course as stipulated by CQC.
Benefits
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Improve your knowledge and understanding of assisting and moving individuals
Understand how to contribute towards an outstanding grade 1 for CQC inspections in this area of practice
Understand how this qualification is able to further your professional development and provide opportunities
Learn through a variety of delivery models best suited to you and your circumstances
What you will learn
- Unit 1 - Understanding and enabling assisting and moving individuals
- Unit 2 - Select and use appropriate techniques and equipment when dealing with falls
- Unit 3 - Select and use appropriate strategies and equipment when assisting and moving individuals
- Unit 4 - Moving inanimate loads
- Unit 5 - Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care