Why Moving and Handling Training Is Essential
Incorrect moving and handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the care sector. These injuries can result in staff absences, reduced morale, and legal liabilities. With the right training, care workers can reduce risks, uphold dignity during care tasks, and meet regulatory standards. Whether you're a care assistant, nurse, support worker, or domestic staff member, this course ensures you know how to carry out physical tasks safely and responsibly.
What You Will Learn
- Legal duties and regulations (e.g. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
- How to conduct and apply risk assessments effectively
- Understanding body mechanics to reduce strain and prevent injury
- Safe techniques for moving people with dignity and comfort
- Use of equipment such as hoists, slings, and slide sheets
- Practical steps to minimise injury risks during lifting, pushing, pulling, or supporting individuals
- The importance of communication and consent in manual handling
Who Should Take This Course?
- Health and social care workers
- Domiciliary care staff
- Residential care assistants
- Hospital porters
- Support staff in educational settings
- Anyone involved in manual handling or physical care responsibilities
This course is ideal for new staff inductions and refresher training for existing team members.
Course Features & Benefits
- 100% Online – learn at your own pace, anywhere
- CPD Accredited Certificate upon completion
- Mobile, tablet, and desktop compatible
- Interactive modules with assessments and quizzes
- Instant certificate download for your records or employer
- Meets CQC, HSE, and Skills for Care guidelines
- Progress tracking for managers and HR compliance
Course Duration & Assessment
Complete the course in approximately 1 to 2 hours. A short assessment is required to pass and receive your certificate. There is no time limit – complete the course at your convenience.
Enrol Now – Promote Safe Practices
Don't wait for an incident to highlight a training gap. Enrol yourself or your team in our Moving and Handling Online Training today to create a safer, compliant care environment.
Whether for a single learner or bulk staff training, Learning Connect offers a flexible, cost-effective solution.
Certification
On successful course completion, learners will receive a CPD-accredited certificate (PDF format) instantly. Printed certificates are available upon request for an additional fee. Records are securely stored and accessible anytime.
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Moving and Handling course covers the essential techniques and safety principles for moving and handling individuals or objects in a care setting. It focuses on reducing the risk of injury to both staff and those being cared for.
The Moving and Handling course is ideal for healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses, carers, and anyone involved in physically assisting others in health and social care environments.
Topics include essential aspects of safe moving and handling practices to ensure both the safety of individuals and the dignity of those being assisted. The course covers the following areas:
- Principles of safe moving and handling
- Risk assessment and legislation
- Correct techniques for lifting, transferring, and positioning
- Use of equipment like hoists and slide sheets
- Preventing injury and promoting dignity
The course typically takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. However, as it’s online and self-paced, you can take your time and complete it at your convenience.
Yes, the course is CPD accredited. Upon successful completion, you will receive a downloadable certificate recognized by employers and care regulators.
Mandatory Care Courses - Medication Administration - online assessment is taken upon completing the training material. You will need to complete a multiple choice answers exam with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will know whether you have passed as soon as you finish the course. If you don't pass, don't worry! You can take the test thirty (30) times. However, you need to purchase the same course again when you used all thirty (30) attempts.
Our online social care courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment, you will be awarded an accredited certificate in PDF format that is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available for an additional fee. All evidence of learning and certification will remain in our system for your future reference.
