This course has been designed in response to many requests by those involved in the moving and handling of children/young adults, be they in hospitals, special schools, social care services or supported living settings.

Course Overview

This four day course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to train others in the moving and handling of children/young adults and how to conduct manual handling risk assessments.

Who will Benefit?

This course is for those with a responsibility for health and safety and welfare of staff with regards to moving and handling of children and young adults with reduced mobility.

Assessment and Certification

Course assessment comprises:

• a one hour 15 minute ‘open-book’ assignment to determine your theoretical understanding of the course content;
• completion of a risk assessment document based on a case study as a group activity;
• a practical skills assessment, which takes place continuously over the final two days of the course.

This course is quality assured as an Advanced Level 4 Customised Award by RoSPA Qualifications. Furthermore, it is certified by the CPD Certification Service and aligned to the Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). Upon successful completion of this training you will receive a certificate from EDGE Services and an Advanced Level 4 Customised Award from RoSPA Qualifications. Both certificates are valid for two years. (This qualification is a customised award and does not sit on the Ofqual Register of Qualifications.)

Course Aims and Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will:

• articulate a good knowledge of the key piece of legislation ‘The Manual Handling Operations Regulations, 1992 (as amended)’ and how it affects them as employees and how it affects their employer.
• describe how key legislation affects them, their job, their employer and employees:
• broadly describe spinal function and how to reduce the risks of spinal injury, including the benefits of adopting improved posture;
• explain the key principles of biomechanics and how they can be applied to the efficient movement of children and young adults;
• identify the means by which ergonomics and anthropometrics can be used to reduce manual handling injuries;
• demonstrate a sound knowledge of the importance of risk assessment and the ability to undertake manual handling risk assessments appropriate to their working environment;
• articulate a good knowledge of previously seen ‘controversial techniques’ in relation to some manual handling manoeuvres and explain why some of these manoeuvres have been classed as such;
• demonstrate the ability to undertake manual handling manoeuvres more safely in their specific working environment, and show a good understanding of the use of specialised children’s hoists and slings, and a range of small manual handling equipment;
• demonstrate the knowledge and confidence to convey manual handling theory and practical skills to others.

Post-Training Support

• This unique service provides invaluable support to you after the course has finished. Our helpful trainers are available to answer any queries you may have once you return to work.