About this course
This eLearning course has 7 sections:
- Legislation and Best Practice
- Definition of Manual Handling
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Spine
- Injuries
- Risk Assessment
- Safer People Handling
- Accidents and Incidents
On completion of this course you will:
- Understand what is meant by Manual Handling and Safe Moving and Positioning of People
- Understand how legislation and best practice guidance is put into context through organisational policies and procedures
- Have a better understanding of how the spine works and the importance of good posture
- Understand the principles of Good Base Movement
- Understand the importance of Risk Assessment
- Know how to report an accident or incident
- Be aware of the equipment that will help in the safe moving and positioning of people
