Course content

• -    Legislation: L.O.L.E.R; P.U.W.E.R; M.H.O.R; RIDDOR
• -    Types of injury associated with Moving and Handling
• -    Using biomechanics in moving and handling
• -    Spinal Anatomy
• -    Heirarchy of Manual Handling Principles in relation to Manual Handling Regulations (1992); Avoid, Assess, Reduce, Review
• -     Pre-Procedural Considerations
• -     Risk assessment using T.I.L.E.
• -     How to reduce risk to lowest possible level
• -     Safely using equipment and choosing correct equipment
• -     Correct moving and handling during resuscitation
• -     Understanding which lifts are unsafe to practice
• -     Assessing patient cognitive, physical and emotional ability
• -     Prevention and Management of Falls
• -     Practical session on moving, handling and positioning patients in a safe manner