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The Patient Moving and Handling course is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical understanding required to move and handle patients safely in healthcare and social care environments. This CPD-accredited course introduces safe manual handling techniques, risk assessment principles, and the correct use of equipment to minimise injury risks for both patients and care professionals.
Moving and handling patients is a routine responsibility for healthcare assistants, care workers, and support staff. Incorrect techniques can lead to serious injuries, reduced patient comfort, and workplace accidents. This flexible online programme explores human anatomy, biomechanics, safe lifting techniques, and care planning procedures, helping you develop safe and effective patient handling practices.
If you are searching for patient moving and handling course UK, manual handling training for healthcare staff, patient lifting techniques course, or safe patient handling certification, this programme provides a strong, compliance-focused foundation.
Enrol today and gain the knowledge required to handle patients safely while protecting both yourself and those in your care.
Patient Moving and Handling Course Overview
This course introduces the core principles, procedures, and safety considerations involved in moving and handling patients within care environments.
You will study:
- Introduction to patient moving and handling practices
- Human anatomy and biomechanics relevant to manual handling
- Safe manual handling principles and techniques
- Equipment used for patient lifting and repositioning
- Care planning and documentation for safe handling
- Special considerations and risk management in patient handling
Each module strengthens your ability to assess risk, use proper equipment, and follow safe procedures when assisting patients.
Learning Outcomes of This Patient Moving and Handling Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited course, you will:
- Understand the importance of safe patient moving and handling practices
- Recognise how human anatomy and biomechanics influence safe lifting
- Apply correct manual handling techniques
- Use equipment safely when assisting patients
- Understand care planning and documentation requirements
- Identify risks associated with patient handling
- Implement safe procedures to prevent injury
Why Enrol in This Patient Moving and Handling Course?
This CPD-accredited course provides UK-relevant training suitable for healthcare and social care professionals responsible for assisting patients with mobility. It improves workplace safety, supports regulatory compliance, and enhances confidence in handling patients safely.
With 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace and fit learning around your professional commitments.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Healthcare assistants
- Care assistants and support workers
- Nursing home staff
- Community care workers
- Hospital support staff
- Individuals seeking CPD in manual handling
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners entering healthcare or social care
- Care professionals seeking manual handling knowledge
- Learners preparing for advanced healthcare training
Assessment Method
Assessment for this course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.
Certification
Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your achievement and professional development. The Digital version of the certificate is available for a discounted price of £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for a discounted price of £14.99 only.
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Career Path
Completing this course supports progression into roles such as:
Healthcare Assistant
Assist patients with safe mobility and care support
Average UK salary: £20,000 – £28,000
Care Support Worker
Provide personal care and mobility assistance
Average UK salary: £19,000 – £26,000
Residential Care Worker
Support vulnerable individuals with daily movement and care needs
Average UK salary: £20,000 – £27,000
Senior Care Assistant (progression pathway)
Supervise safe handling procedures within care settings
Average UK salary: £22,000 – £30,000
Hospital Support Worker
Assist clinical teams with patient mobility and safety
Average UK salary: £21,000 – £29,000
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Duration:EXPIRED
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Access:1 year access
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Level:Advanced
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CPD Points:10