Moving and Handling Level 1 (All staff)

Overview

This short course is aimed at non-clinical staff and explains to learners the need to ensure they adopt good moving and handling techniques when working in general practice. The course advises how injuries can be prevented if the correct techniques are followed.

This mandatory training course has been aligned to the Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

Objectives

1. Understand what manual handling is and the associated terminology
2. Gain an overview of the regulations underpinning manual handling
3. Learn about musculoskeletal disorders and how to avoid them
4. Understand the correct manual-handling techniques

Who is this course for?

Non-clinical staff