Moving & Handling – Level 2

Location: Our Training Academy, West Hampstead
Delivery: Face-to-Face / Onsite (Same-Day Delivery)
Accreditation: CPD Certified

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Course Overview

The Moving & Handling (Theory) module is a critical foundation for any healthcare professional. Before engaging in the physical transfer of service users, it is vital to understand the “why” behind the “how.” This course provides the essential knowledge required to perform manual handling tasks safely, ensuring you protect your own musculoskeletal health while maintaining the safety and dignity of those in your care.

Delivered at our West Hampstead Academy—the area’s only dedicated facility for hands-on training—this session moves beyond basic pointers to offer a deep dive into the legalities and mechanics of safe movement.

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Training Efficiency & Logistics

We understand that time is a premium in the care sector. Our Academy is optimized for high-impact, efficient learning:

• Same-Day Delivery: Complete your face-to-face training and be ready to apply it immediately.
• 3 to 4 Courses Per Day: Our scheduling allows a single learner to complete up to four different modules in a single visit, fast-tracking your professional development.
• Small Class Sizes: We limit attendance to 10 learners per day. This ensures an intimate, focused environment where you receive direct support from our expert trainers.

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Certification & Trust

We provide industry-leading certification that you can carry with pride and confidence:

• 3-Year Validity: Your certificate remains valid for 3 years from the date of issue, ensuring long-term compliance for your records.
• QR Code Validation: Every certificate features a unique QR code. This allows employers, managers, or CQC inspectors to scan and verify the certificate’s authenticity instantly, providing total trust and transparency.

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What You Will Learn

This module is structured to meet the latest UK Health and Safety standards, covering:

• The Legal Framework: Understanding the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• The Biomechanics of the Spine: How to avoid “micro-injuries” and protect your back during daily tasks.
• Risk Assessment: Mastering the professional standard: Task, Individual, Load, and Environment (TILE).
• Safety Protocols: Identifying “unsafe” maneuvers that are no longer permitted in modern care.
• Hoisting Techniques: Practical guidance on the safe application of slings and the secure operation of mechanical hoists to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Slide Sheet Proficiency: Mastering multi-directional movement and lateral transfers to reduce friction and minimize physical strain on both the caregiver and the client.
• Assisted Repositioning: Learning safe methods for adjusting a person’s position in bed or a chair, ensuring optimal alignment and pressure relief while maintaining dignity.

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Why Train at our West Hampstead Academy?

As the only facility in the area offering unrivalled hands-on training, we bridge the gap between theory and reality.

• Interactive Learning: Ask questions and discuss specific home-care challenges.
• Expert Insight: Learn from trainers with years of frontline experience.