Award in Safer Moving and Handling of People is Awarded by SafeCert (Awarding Body) and accredited by SQA Accreditation. 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.
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.
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
Candidates must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training.
