Online Moving and Assisting of People Level 2 (VTQ)

Online Training Course

This course includes safer moving and positioning of people as well as manual handling of objects which is immensely important in the healthcare industry. This course is ideal for all workplace requirements which require heavy lifting. Start learning to prevent risk of injury to yourself or others. Sign up now!
£24.95 + VAT
660 Ratings
£24.95 + VAT
CPD Certified Provider of Training Excellence Online Training Approved by Skills for Care
Video Playtime

3 hours and 14 minutes

Video Count

62 videos

Audio

English

Captions

English

Proof of Completion

Certificate

This Course Includes:

  • Endorsed by Skills for Care & TQUK
  • 3.0 hrs CPD Certificate
  • Evidence Based Training Certificate
  • Instant printable wall certificate
  • 100% online or add a skill session with a certified instructor
  • 24/7 on-demand video
  • Access on mobile
  • Weekly refresher video
  • Expiration reminder
  • Student manual

Preview the course content:

1
Section 1

Introduction

52 mins
21 videos
This section includes:
  • Course introduction 2:20
  • Moving and Assisting of People Course Overview 1:45
  • Before we start moving and assisting people 1:20
  • and more...
2
Section 2

Lifting Safety and prevention

14 mins
6 videos
This section includes:
  • The 5 stages of the Risk Assessment 2:30
  • Assessing the Individual Move 1:03
  • Back and spinal injuries 1:52
  • and more...
3
Section 3

Moving and Lifting Objects

11 mins
4 videos
This section includes:
  • Lifting an inanimate object 2:22
  • Team Lifting 3:17
  • Odd-Shaped Objects 3:22
  • and more...
4
Section 4

Moving and Positioning People

38 mins
13 videos
This section includes:
  • Keeping people comfortable when moving them 3:01
  • Communication 2:38
  • Ability Test 3:02
  • and more...
5
Section 5

Bed Moves

17 mins
4 videos
This section includes:
  • The Profile Bed 4:21
  • Using Slide Sheets 8:15
  • Assisted rolling a. patient 3:19
  • and more...
6
Section 6

Falls and Fall Prevention

4 mins
2 videos
This section includes:
  • Fall Prevention 2:05
  • Assisting Fallen Person 2:49
7
Section 7

Items to assist in Moving People

51 mins
10 videos
This section includes:
  • Using a Turntable 4:41
  • Rotating Standing Aids 4:03
  • Walking Frames 1:56
  • and more...
8
Section 8

Summary to Moving and Positioning of People

4 mins
2 videos
This section includes:
  • Regular refresher training 2:06
  • Course Summary 2:07

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Who needs Moving and Handling training?

Most people take Moving and Handling training as a requirement for their job or for their personal life. Whether you work in healthcare or another profession or are simply looking for a new qualification, ProTrainings has the course that is suitable for you! Online courses allow you to train at your own pace, in your own time.

Some professionals that may need a Moving and Handling course include:

  • Care workers
  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Childcare workers
  • Families
  • Dental workers
  • First Aiders

More about this course

We have been recognised as an endorsed provider from Skills for Care, earning the prestigious distinction as a Centre of Excellence within training and health & social care.

This online Moving and Assisting of People course is ideal for continuous professional development, refresher training or familiarisation. This can be completed solely online if distance learning is all you require in your role.

This online course also forms part one of the Blended Moving and Positioning of People course. Complete this online component and then make arrangements to complete blended part two in a classroom setting and with a fully equipped and qualified instructor. 

This course is ideal for all workplace requirements, as it includes safer moving and positioning of people as well as manual handling of objects. The course is designed to meet the requirements and recommendations of the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992 as well as other relevant regulations and guidelines. It also includes a module on slips, trips and falls.

ProTrainings are one of the few Skills for Care centres of Excellence where we passed stringent checks to prove our commitment to high-quality training and compliance. 

It can be taken as an online or classroom course by one of our approved instructors. The online course also acts as a good refresher course for those who just need their skills to be refreshed.

This qualification is intended as a further development qualification for those working in areas where the assistance and movement of people is an essential part of their role. Individuals gaining this qualification will learn that any moving and handling must be carried out correctly and recognise the importance of this in ensuring a safer working environment for all. Learners will develop their knowledge and skill in relation to moving and handling, including:

  • The reasons for safe moving and handling
  • The importance of risk assessment
  • The principles of safe manual handling
  • The safe application of manual handling skills

Learners will also develop the specialist knowledge and skills related to moving people safely, including:

  • The personal safety, health and dignity issues relating to the movement of people
  • The importance of risk assessment and handling plans to reduce the risk of injury
  • The principles of use of different types of equipment
  • The safe application of moving people skills

This course includes a variety of practical assessments where specialised equipment is required. This means the following equipment must be available to use to pass this course:

  • Transfer board
  • Slide sheet
  • Turntable
  • Hoist
  • Sling
  • Wheelchair
  • Care bed
  • Care chair
  • Walking stick (optional)
  • Adequate room to perform the technique and to use the equipment

The equipment must be serviced and fit for purpose.  

This ProTrainings Qualification is also endorsed by TQUK, who is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual. This gives an extra level of appreciation on this ProTrainings qualification. You can buy an endorsed certificate if you need one, once you pass the course. You do not have to buy this extra certificate and the course is the same whichever option you choose.

ProTrainings Europe is a proud sponsor of Backcare who aims to significantly reduce the burden of back pain by providing information and advice to all people and organisations affected by back pain.

This course comes with 3.0 hrs (6.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 3 hours and 14 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Student Manual (V8.1) - Moving and Positioning of People
  • CQC website link
  • Cae Inspectorate Scotland website link
  • Care Information Scotland website link
  • Catastrophic bleeding and trauma First Aid Guidance From ProTrainings
  • CellAED for Life membership
  • CellAED® personal AED
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
  • Essentials of health and safety at work link to HSE website
  • Find a classroom course locally
  • Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
  • Fire Safety Risk Assessment leaflet
  • Free student first aid program leaflet
  • Getting to Grips with Manual Handling link to HSE website
  • Guidance for safer handling during resuscitation in healthcare settings - UK Resuscitation Council
  • HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
  • HSE Manual Handling Regulations Guide - link to HSE website
  • HSE guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 19
  • HSE leaflet on Getting to grips with hoisting people and check list
  • HSE leaflet on How the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations apply to health and social care
  • Home Emergency Contact Sheet
  • Link to the HSE website
  • Manual Handling Assessment Chart Guide to MAC - link to HSE website
  • NHS Choices Web link
  • ProForm73 Level 2 Award in Moving and Assisting Theoretical assessment
  • RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
  • Regulated - COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
  • Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
  • Skills for Care Website
  • Skills for Care Website
  • Skills for Health Website
  • Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
  • Workplace Accident Book
  • Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
  • Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding

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Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate.  You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.

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