Manual Handling of Objects
£18.00 inc. VAT
Level: Level 2 & 3.
Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.
Course Aims
This eLearning course aims to introduce you to the topic of object handling in health and social care. It is advisable that this course is used as a refresher and that you should also seek guidance from a competent professional to ensure you know how to move and handle objects safely.
The course begins by explaining the physiology and anatomy of the body in relation to moving and handling, including the purpose of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The course describes the different areas of the spine and explains how the spine can be damaged by lifting and moving objects.
The course then outlines the different legislation, regulations, policy and guidance relevant to moving and handling objects, explaining both the role of the employer and the role of the employee in adhering to their legal requirements.
The course then outlines the principles of safe object handling, including the lever principle, body positioning, the TILE assessment and group handling.
In addition, this course aims to enable you to apply your learning to the assessment criteria required to achieve part of the units HSC27, Contribute to health and safety in health and social care and HSC37, Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and handling.
- Understand current legislation and agreed ways of working when moving and positioning objects.
- Move and position objects.
- Know when to seek advice from and/or involve others when moving and positioning objects.
Course Syllabus Includes
- The spinal column
- Facet joints
- Disc herniation
- How injuries occur
- The lever principle
- Specific conditions that can affect moving and handling
- Legislation and regulation related to moving and handling
- Principles of good manual handling
- Pushing and pulling
- Team handling
- Risk assessment including the TILE assessment
- Sources of information
- Seeking Advice and support
Are courses certified?
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to download the completion certificate FREE of charge.
How are courses going to be delivered?
Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.
Are online courses accredited?
Yes, they are. Courses are CPD Certified and our Care Certificate is one of the first to be endorsed by Skills for Care.
How long do courses take to complete?
Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.
