Course Aim
This course will help to ensure that healthcare and adult social care workers acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to recognise the principles of moving and assisting people safely and the importance of risk assessment prior to any moving and assisting task.
Learning Outcomes
To be able to understand the legislation that relates to moving and assisting
Understand basic anatomy and physiology of the spine
Assess moving and assisting operations, reducing the risk wherever it is reasonably practicable
Understand the principles of safer moving and assisting of people, including the use of equipment
Understand the importance of maintaining dignity for the person receiving assistance
Course Certification
Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate valid for 3 years.
Course Mapping
HSC 2028, Outcome 1,2, 3.6, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6, MH203 Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4.1, 4.5, 4.7, 6.4,
6.6, 6.7. Links to NMTS Standard 8.3.