Manual Handling Training - eLearning

Description

By the end of this unit on the principles of moving and assisting safely and practice you will be able to:

• State what is meant by the term moving and assisting
• State the legal requirements relating to safer moving and handling at work.
• Understand the bio-mechanics of the spine, and associated musculoskeletal disorders.
• Demonstrate the principles of a moving and assisting risk assessment.
• Understand some handling techniques.

This course covers the following:

Manual Handling Theory

• Legislation requirements
• Spinal anatomy (Structure and function)
• Causes of back pain
• Client moving and assisting risk assessments
• Principles of moving clients in a care situation
• Risk factor analysis