Moving and Positioning

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This one day course provides delegates with the knowledge of current legislation and how it impacts on practice relating to Moving and Positioning of service users and objects. Participants will gain knowledge of the importance of Risk Assessments and how to do them. Theoretical and practical knowledge of various pieces of moving and positioning equipment. The course is aimed at those who have responsibility for the safe positioning of people in a care setting using a variety of equipment.

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Key skills offered:

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• How to move and position people in a way that uses the ergonomic  approach   

• How to move and position people in a way that provides dignity, privacy and promotes independence.

• Understand moving and  positioning legislation as it applies to Health and Social Care

• Gain a better understanding of the spine  

• How to look after their own back and identify possible causes of back pain

• How to conduct a risk assessment to keep yourself and service users safe

• How to safely move people with and without the use of specialist equipment

• Unsafe moving and positioning practices

• Reablement and Enablement