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Manual Handling | Theory (eLearning)

Course Duration: 30-45 minutes

Dates

This course is ongoing. To book this course search '000 Moving and Handling Level 1' on the ESR Course Catalogue. 

Category

Statutory & Mandatory

Description

This e-learning session meets the statutory and mandatory training requirements and learning outcomes for Moving and Handling Level 1 in the UK Core Skills Training Framework (UK CSTF).

Objectives:

  • List resources including legislation, local/national policies and guidelines
  • Identify an organisation's responsibilities for promoting a safe working environment including best moving and handling practices
  • State your responsibilities for ensuring and promoting best moving and handling practices
  • Identify risk factors that may cause injury
  • State the correct posture for safe moving and handling practices
  • Describe the importance of good back care
  • List how to carry out a risk assessment and how to control risk
  • Explain the importance of good communication and a team approach

Target audience

All staff

Pre-requisites

There are none required for this course.

Course Delivery

Online

Contact

Name: Training Admin

Email: training.admin@sabp.nhs.uk

Location

Online

For SABP staff, follow this link to book onto the course via ESR. To book this course search '000 Moving and Handling Level 1' on the ESR Course Catalogue. If you require assistance, email Training Admin for support. 

For non-SABP staff, please email training.admin@sabp.nhs.uk for more details. 

This course is free to all SABP staff

Short course