Moving and Handling People – Online Course
CPD Approved | Duration: Approx. 150 minutes
Course Overview
Incorrect handling of individuals with mobility issues is one of the most common causes of injury to both care workers and those in their care. This in-depth Moving and Handling People course is designed specifically for those working in health and social care settings, providing essential training in how to safely and confidently assist individuals with movement.
The course outlines key legislation, risk assessment procedures, and safe handling principles while introducing a wide range of techniques, best practices, and the correct use of mobility equipment such as hoists and slide sheets.
Who Should Take This Course?
✅ Care workers, support staff, and nurses
✅ Residential and nursing home staff
✅ Hospital and community healthcare teams
✅ Anyone involved in the movement and support of individuals with limited mobility
Learning Outcomes
✔ Understand the principles of safe patient handling
✔ Identify and implement moving and handling risk assessments
✔ Learn practical skills for a variety of handling scenarios
✔ Recognise how and when to use mobility aids and hoists
✔ Understand how to deal with patient falls safely
✔ Improve overall safety for both staff and service users
Course Modules & Assessment
| Module | Title | Pass Mark |
| 1 | The Principles of Safer Patient Handling | 70% |
| 2 | Moving and Handling Assessments | 70% |
| 3 | Practical Skills | 70% |
| 4 | Transferring and Walking | 70% |
| 5 | Avoiding and Dealing with Patient Falls | 70% |
| 6 | Fitting and Using a Flat or Tubular Slide Sheet | 70% |
| 7 | Bed Mobility | 70% |
| 8 | Other Patient Manoeuvres | 70% |
| 9 | Sitting a Patient Up | 70% |
| 10 | Hoisting | 70% |
| 11 | Checking the Hoist | 70% |
| 12 | More Hoisting Practicalities | 70% |
| 13 | More Hoisting Techniques | 70% |
🎓 Certificate awarded upon successful completion
♻️ Unlimited retakes available
Benefits of the Course
- 🛡️ Minimise the risk of injury and improve safety
- 🔍 Understand legal responsibilities and duty of care
- 👩⚕️ Protect patients’ dignity and comfort during movement
- 🎓 Perfect for induction or ongoing staff development
Further Learning Suggestions
📘 Stroke Awareness
📘 Dementia Awareness
📘 Infection Control
📘 Person-Centred Care
Recommended System Requirements
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
- Video: Up-to-date drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
Connection: Broadband (3Mb+)
