This moving and handling people for homecare online course is designed for domiciliary care workers engaged in moving and assisting people within homecare settings. It is ideal for those who have completed Level 1 training or have some foundational knowledge and experience in this field.

This online moving and handling people course for homecare covers the following:

Introduction:

• Recap of Level 1 principles.

Human spine: 

• Understanding its anatomy and importance in manual handling.

Biomechanics and ergonomics:

• Applying these principles to reduce risk.

Safe manual handling principles:

• Techniques for safe practice.

Care planning and recordkeeping:

• Documentation essential for continuity and compliance.

Risk assessment and management:

• Identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

People moving equipment: 

• Utilising tools effectively.

Controversial techniques: 

• Discussing methods that should be avoided.

Dealing with a falling or fallen person: 

• Procedures and precautions.

Summary and assessment: 

• Consolidating knowledge and assessing understanding.

The aims of this online moving and handling people for homecare course are to:

• Enhance understanding of legislation and regulations specific to moving and handling people in homecare.
• Broaden awareness of hazards and risk management techniques applicable to homecare settings.

This moving and handling people for homecare e-learning course will:

• Discuss employer and employee responsibilities under relevant safety legislation.
• Examine handling and moving risk factors.
• Review dynamic risk assessments, including when and how to conduct them.
• Discuss how to maintain muscle and bone health.
• Establish how to use people moving equipment appropriately and safely.
• Discuss safer moving and handling principles.
• Review how biomechanics and ergonomics affect moving and handling tasks.
• Discuss the different types of lifts prohibited in health and social care settings.

Upon completing this online moving and handling people training course for homecare, learners will be equipped to:

• Promote independence and functional mobility of service users through safe and dignified methods of moving and handling.
• Move and handle people in accordance with normal human movement patterns.
• Apply a person-centred risk assessment process to determine safer techniques for moving service users, utilising the multidisciplinary team when needed.
• Demonstrate various practical skills relevant to your job role and the service users in your care.
• Use equipment safely based on the service user's needs, job role, and home environment.