People Moving & Handling Train the Trainer

People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer

Attending this people moving & handling train the trainer course will help you deliver your own courses.

Please note you must have prior moving & handling experience prior to attending this course, its aim is to equip you with the skills to deliver a training session, not to teach you the subject itself.

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Course Contents:

1. UWER, LOLER, and the Manual Handling Regulations Operations (1992):

Learn the essential legal and regulatory frameworks governing manual handling operations, including the Use of Work Equipment Regulations (UWER), Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), and the Manual Handling Regulations of 1992.

• Welcome and course overview.
• Understanding UWER, LOLER, and Manual Handling Regulations.
• Q&A session.

2. The Anatomy of the Spine:

Understand the structure and function of the spine, providing insights into the importance of proper handling techniques to prevent injury and promote the well-being of individuals.

• Anatomy of the spine.
• E.L.I.T.E safe principles for risk assessment.
• Practical demonstrations

3. How to Risk Assess Using E.L.I.T.E Safe Principles:

Explore the E.L.I.T.E safe principles for risk assessment: Ergonomics, Load, Individual, Task, and Environment. Discover how to assess risks effectively to ensure safe handling procedures.

4. The Importance of Reducing Risk and Removing Hazards:

Recognise the significance of hazard identification and risk reduction in preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of both caregivers and individuals in care.

• Importance of risk reduction.
• Correct understanding of R.I.D.D.O.R.
• Reporting best practices.

5. Correct Understanding of R.I.D.D.O.R:

Gain a thorough understanding of Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (R.I.D.D.O.R), and learn how to report and document incidents accurately and promptly.

6. How to Choose and Use the Correct Equipment Safely:

Explore the selection and safe utilisation of equipment such as hoists, slings, and transfer aids, ensuring that the right equipment is used for each situation.

• Choosing and using the right equipment.
• Identifying condemned and dangerous moves.
• Practical hands-on training.

7. Condemned and Dangerous Moves:

Identify condemned and dangerous moves in the context of manual handling and understand the risks associated with them. Learn alternative, safer methods of handling individuals.

8. Practical Skills on People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer:

Develop hands-on practical skills in various aspects of moving and handling people, including chair moves, sling application, the use of slide sheets, and safe hoisting techniques. Gain confidence in performing these tasks correctly and safely.

• Final assessment.
• Certificate presentation.
• Course feedback and closing remarks.

Who Should Attend: People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer

• Healthcare Professionals
• Caregivers
• Trainers in Healthcare and Social Care Settings
• Occupational Health and Safety Officers
• Anyone Responsible for Training in Manual Handling

Learning Outcome & Course Duration:

This course is run over 2 days, during this you will learn how to teach and assess the following key areas:

• PUWER, LOLER and the Manual Handling Regulations Operations (1992)
• The anatomy of the spine
• How to risk assess using E.L.I.T.E safe principles
• The importance of reducing risk and removing hazards
• Correct understanding of R.I.D.D.O.R
• How to choose and use the correct equipment safely
• Condemned and dangerous moves
• Practical skills – Chair moves, slings, slide sheets and hoisting

NOTE: Delegates MUST have prior knowledge of moving & handling before attending this course.

IMPORTANT– Please note that our Public course is delivered in a blended format.

• Day 1 is Face to Face at the specified venue, and
• Day 2 will be virtual via Zoom.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of this moving and handling instructor course, participants will receive a certificate, demonstrating their competence as trainers in moving and handling people safely and in compliance with regulations.

Questions and Answers

1. What is people moving and handling in care training the trainer?

People moving and handling in care training the trainer is a course where you learn how to teach others to safely move and handle people, especially in healthcare and caregiving settings.

It helps you become an expert who can pass on essential skills and knowledge to others.

2. What is an example of train the trainer?

An example of “train the trainer” is when an experienced person teaches someone else how to teach a specific skill or knowledge.

For instance, a senior nurse might train a new nurse on how to educate others about proper patient lifting and moving techniques.

So, the senior nurse can undergo a people moving and handling train the trainer course in order to teach the course effectively and efficiently.

3. Can anyone train manual handling?

Not just anyone can train manual handling. To be a manual handling trainer, you typically need special training and certification.

You must understand the principles and safety rules involved in moving and handling heavy objects or people. It’s important to have the right knowledge and skills to ensure safety.

4. What does a manual handling trainer do?

A manual handling trainer teaches others how to lift, move, and handle objects or people safely to prevent injuries. They provide training on proper techniques, equipment usage, and risk assessment.

They help people understand the importance of safe manual handling and ensure that others can do it correctly and safely.

5. What is a train the trainer in manual handling?

A “train the trainer” in manual handling is a course that helps people become certified trainers in teaching others how to lift, move, and handle objects or people safely.

These trainers learn the right techniques, rules, and how to teach them effectively.

6. How do I become a certified manual handling trainer?

To become a certified manual handling trainer, you usually follow these steps:

• Get good at manual handling through training and practice.
• Attend a train the trainer course in manual handling.
• Pass the course and any needed tests.
• Get a certification or approval from a recognised organisation like Caring for Care Ltd.
• Keep learning and improving your skills over time.

7. What does “train the trainer” mean?

“Train the trainer” means a way of teaching where experienced people learn how to become trainers themselves. They learn how to teach a specific subject or skill effectively to others.

You can see all the train the trainer courses at Caring for Care

8. How do I become a certified manual handling trainer?

Becoming a certified manual handling trainer (also called moving and handling instructor) involves these steps:

1. Get Experience: First, gain experience and expertise in manual handling (moving and handling). This often includes learning proper lifting and handling techniques through training and practical experience.
2. Take a Course: Enrol in a certified “train the trainer” course for manual handling (also called moving and handling). These courses are designed to teach you how to become an effective trainer in this field.
3. Course Completion: Successfully complete the “train the trainer” course, which typically includes both theory and practical components. You may need to pass assessments or exams as part of the course.
4. Certification: After completing the course and meeting the certification requirements, you’ll receive certification or accreditation as a manual handling trainer from a recognised organization.
5. Ongoing Learning: Stay updated with the latest developments in manual handling techniques and regulations through ongoing professional development. This ensures you maintain your skills and knowledge as a certified trainer.

Good course set a pace that met everyone's Learning style. Ideal for underpinning existing knowledge and how to structure and deliver medication Training. Thank you, Sarah and all in my Group on the Two days. Good luck and stay in Touch