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Moving & Handling

Gain a basic understanding of moving and handling.

Course Introduction


This course delivers a basic understanding of moving and handling. It is largely theory based due to the ability of the service users in our care.

Price available on request
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Course Objectives


  • What moving and handling is.
  • Relevant legislation.
  • The spine and keeping it safe.
  • Principles of safe handling and back care.
Your Instructor

Gillian Buxton


After graduating from University Gillian taught outdoor education for over 10 years and since 1999 she has worked at the Community of St Anthony and St Elias, an organisation which works to promote the independence of service users, mostly from the mental health sector, all of a very challenging nature. She has worked as both Support Worker, Registered Manager and Training Manager. She qualified as a General Services Association Tutor in January 2004 and a NUCO First Aid Instructor in 2014.

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Venue


Our Onsite Training Suite

Insurance


Fully Insured

Certification


Care Certificate Standard 13

The training is really good here, that’s one of the best things about this company they ensure that we develop the right skills. Its great!

Quote from Staff Member in Belvedere’s CQC inspection report April 2016.

Other Courses


Medication

Gain an understanding of the Boots Monitored Dosage System.

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Mental Health Awareness

An overview of some of the conditions we encounter within the organisation.

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Dementia

Gain a basic awareness of dementia and how to communicate with sufferers.

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Get In Touch


For more information about The Community, our facilities or training programmes, get in touch today.

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Email: enquiries@comae.org.uk.
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