he People Moving and Handling Practical [Level 2] course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to safely and effectively move and handle patients, ensuring both caregiver and patient safety.

Course Content:

• Safe and Efficient Moving and Handling Techniques: Learn proper methods to move and handle patients, minimizing the risk of injury.

• Promoting Dignity and Safety in Manual Handling: Understand the importance of maintaining patient dignity while ensuring safety during handling procedures.

• Understanding the Human Spine: Gain insights into the structure and function of the spine to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

• Biomechanics and Ergonomics: Study the principles of human movement and ergonomic practices to enhance handling techniques.

• Risk Assessment and Management: Learn to conduct dynamic risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards during patient handling.

• Use of People Moving Equipment: Receive training on the proper use of equipment such as hoists, slide sheets, and transfer aids to facilitate safe patient movement.

• Responding to Falls: Develop skills to safely assist patients who are falling or have fallen, minimizing harm and promoting recovery.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate safe and dignified approaches for moving and handling activities that promote patient independence and functional mobility.

• Apply principles of good practice when using equipment for patient handling.

• Undertake the correct process every time a patient is physically assisted to move or transfer.

• Understand the law and legislation associated with patient moving and handling.

• Understand patient handling needs and movement patterns.