Moving and Handling Level 2 - Key Topics

This online Moving and Handling Level 2 course is designed for healthcare workers, healthcare recruitment agencies, and locums in the UK. Learn essential skills and knowledge to perform manual handling safely and efficiently.

  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)

  • Ergonomic Principles and Biomechanics

  • Risk Assessment Procedures

  • Safe Patient Handling Techniques

  • Back Care and Injury Prevention

  • Handling Equipment and Aids

  • Legal Responsibilities and Legislation

  • Normal Movement Patterns and Body Mechanics

  • Managing the Falling Patient

  • Reporting and Documentation

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Master the principles of safer handling: Learn how to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement safe handling techniques to prevent injuries.

  • Understand legal responsibilities: Gain a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, and your obligations as an employee.

  • Develop ergonomic handling skills: Discover how to apply ergonomic principles to manual handling tasks, improving your posture and promoting long-term musculoskeletal health.

  • Risk assessment expertise: Learn how to conduct thorough risk assessments, evaluate potential hazards, and implement appropriate control measures to ensure a safe working environment.

  • Safe patient handling techniques: Acquire the knowledge and skills to safely move and handle patients, ensuring their dignity and comfort while minimising the risk of injury to both yourself and the patient.

  • Apply knowledge across various healthcare settings: Learn how to adapt safe handling practices to different environments and patient needs.

Why Choose This Course?

Choose ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd for our expertise in delivering engaging and effective online training that meets the specific needs of healthcare professionals in the UK.

  • Easy-to-follow online format: Learn at your own pace on any device - computer, tablet, phone, iPad, or iPhone

  • Accredited certification: Gain a nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion

  • Comprehensive and up-to-date content: Covers all essential aspects of moving and handling legislation and best practices

  • Developed by healthcare experts: ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd has extensive experience in delivering high-quality healthcare training

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    2. Course (PDF)

    3. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course is a statutory / mandatory requirement for all staff working in the NHS including unpaid and voluntary staff whose role involves patient handling activities. The certificate is valid for 1 year.

  • This course is mapped and aligned to the UK CSTF.

  • Some employers/agencies require this as mandatory - please check with your employer/agency if you are required to do this course before making a purchase.

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