Award in Safer Moving and Handling of People

Next dates:
25/04/2024
Course level:
SCQF Level 5
Price:
£150.00

SCQF Level 5 Award in Safer Moving and Handling of People

Award in Safer Moving and Handling of People is Accredited by SQA. This is a 1 day course(minimum 6 hours) based in the classroom. You will also require the use of bed, preferable profiling bed, patient mobility hoist as well as other patient handling equipment such as sliding sheets, banana boards, turning discs etc appropriate to the criteria for the award.

Course Content

This award gives a great induction in the Level 5 Award in Safer Moving and Handling of People principles and practice, is a great refresher training course in practical skills and safe movement. The award will cover the core safety aspects of safe movement, as well as the core moves in safe movement of people with and without equipment as required.

Pre-requisitesmoving and handling

16+

How Will I Be Assessed?

To achieve the Award in Saver Moving and Handling of People the learner must complete assessment methods as listed below to meet all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Multiple choice question with further opportunity for professional discussion plus practical assessment / demonstration

Successful delegates will receive a Level 5 Award in Safer Moving and Handling of People certificate

Summary of Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the reasons for safe moving and handling of people
  • Be able to move and position individuals safely, maintaining their dignity

This one day course is certified through SQA/SafeCert

This course is Individual Training Account (ITA) funded please click on the logo below for more details or to apply.

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