Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (2 days)
The QA Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people. It is ideal for those working in a variety of health and social care environments such as care homes.
Course Overview
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in the principles of manual handling when moving objects and people. It also allows Learners to practise a range of techniques that they can apply to their workplace.
What's Covered?
The QA Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people. It is ideal for those working in a variety of health and social care environments such as care homes. Over a 2 day period, Learners will develop the knowledge and skills relevant to manual handling of objects and the safe moving and handling of people. Topics covered include: common handling injuries, the potential impact to a person if moved incorrectly, personal handling plans, preserving dignity, health and safety when moving a person, using equipment and more.
During this 2-day course, you will also cover:
Importance of safe manual handling
Injuries and ill health caused by incorrect manual handling
Employee and employer requirements
Consequences of non-compliance with health and safety requirements
Manual handling risk assessments
Personal handling plans
Personal safety, health and dignity issues
Unsafe manoeuvres
Anatomy of the spine and mechanics of movement
Principles of moving people safely
Procedures for emergency handling
Requirements for testing and servicing equipment
Practice of safe and efficient movement principles
Using aids and equipment
Moving a person on their own
Moving a person as part of a team
personal safety, health and dignity issues
risk assessment
safe movement principles associated with moving people
efficient and safe movement principles
applying effort to support or move a person manually on their own
using movement aids and equipment
moving a person as part of a team