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Course Overview
Ensure the safety, dignity, and comfort of those you care for with the nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely. This regulated qualification is essential for anyone working in the health and social care sector who has a responsibility for moving and handling people.
This comprehensive course provides the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to conduct safe manual handling of individuals in a variety of care settings. It goes beyond standard manual handling, focusing specifically on the unique challenges and techniques involved in moving people. You will learn how to reduce the risk of injury to both yourself and the person you are assisting, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation.
Who is this course for?
Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Nurses and Nursing Home Staff
Care Home and Domiciliary Carers
Emergency Service Personnel
Anyone whose role involves assisting people with mobility.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understand the legal responsibilities and legislation related to moving people.
Learn about the anatomy of the spine and the principles of ergonomics to prevent injury.
Conduct thorough risk assessments before undertaking any moving and handling task.
Master a range of safe and practical techniques for moving people, including the use of essential equipment like hoists and slide sheets.
Important Note on Practical Assessment:
This is a blended learning qualification. The course consists of an online theory module that you can complete at your own pace, followed by a mandatory face-to-face practical session. During this session, a qualified instructor will assess your ability to apply the learned principles safely and effectively in real-world scenarios.
Course Modules / Curriculum
1. Legislation and Legal Responsibilities
An introduction to key legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, MHOR, LOLER, and PUWER, and understanding your duties as a carer.
2. Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Ergonomics
Learn how the musculoskeletal system works, the common causes of injury, and how to apply ergonomic principles to protect your body.
3. Conducting a Risk Assessment (TILEO Framework)
Master the TILEO (Task, Individual, Load, Environment, Other factors) framework to assess and mitigate risks before moving a person.
4. Principles of Safe Moving and Handling
Explore the core principles of safe practice, including maintaining a stable base, communication with the individual, and avoiding hazardous techniques.
5. Using Equipment for Moving People Safely
Practical guidance on the selection and safe use of handling equipment, such as mobile hoists, ceiling track hoists, slings, and slide sheets.
6. Assisting People to Move (Practical Techniques)
Learn and practice a variety of common manoeuvres, including sitting up, standing, walking, and transferring a person from a bed to a chair.
7. Controversial and Unsafe Techniques
Identify and understand why certain historical or intuitive techniques (like the 'drag lift') are dangerous and must be avoided.
8:. Theory and Practical Assessment
Concludes with a multiple-choice theory test to assess your knowledge and a practical observation to assess your skills.