Overview
This comprehensive Train the Trainer course is designed for professionals who need to deliver moving and handling training safely and effectively, in-house. The course focuses on teaching safe manual handling techniques when assisting people, reducing the risk of injury to both carers and those being moved.
Who Should Attend?
- Healthcare staff wishing to become in-house trainers
- Care home managers
- Nurses
- Anyone responsible for delivering moving and handling training within their organization
Course Objectives
- Understand the principles of safe moving and handling of people
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a moving and handling in-house trainer
- Develop skills to train others confidently and competently
- Gain practical experience with aids and techniques used in real care settings
- Ensure compliance with current health and safety regulations and guidelines
- How to create training materials and resources
Course Content
- Anatomy and physiology related to moving and handling
- Risk assessment and control measures
- Safe moving and handling techniques and equipment
- Legal responsibilities and best practice guidance
- Communication and instruction skills for trainers
- Practical sessions and competency assessments
- Assessing learners’ knowledge and skills for moving and handling
- Micro-Teaching Practice (15 minutes) and Peer evaluation
Benefits
- Certified qualification upon successful completion
- Enhanced ability to reduce injuries in the workplace
- Improved confidence in delivering training sessions
- Updated knowledge of regulations and best practices