Manual Handling 

This Manual Handling training course is designed to equip care staff with the essential skills and knowledge to safely move and handle objects, reducing the risk of injury to both themselves and those in their care.

  • Suitable for: Nurses, HCAs, residential care and domiciliary care workers

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this Manual Handling training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

This Manual Handling training course is applicable for healthcare workers, care assistants, support staff, and anyone involved in the physical handling of equipment in a care environment. It covers practical techniques, legal responsibilities, and best practices to ensure a safe working environment and the well-being of staff.

This Manual Handling training course is delivered as a half day session. The course covers such topics as:

  • Introduction & Legislation
  • The impact of back injury
  • The laws relating to manual handling
  • The concept of risk assessment and its basis in law
  • The anatomy, injuries and the spine
  • Principles of lifting and the importance of good posture
  • Handling equipment and its use

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs. A full day option provides the opportunity for all delegates to participate in a practical workstation.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.