Manual Handling
Training Update for Therapists
The Manual Handling – Training Update for Therapists is designed for therapists who require a refresher in manual handling to maintain safe, effective, and person-centred practice. This course supports therapists to update their knowledge, revisit core principles, and confidently manage manual handling challenges within therapeutic and clinical environments.
The update focuses on applying manual handling principles to complex, dynamic situations, ensuring interventions remain safe for both the therapist and the individual being supported.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Therapy Assistants
- Rehabilitation and Community Therapists
- Other Allied Health Professionals
Learners should already have practical experience in moving and handling within a care setting.
Course Aim
To ensure therapists:
- Maintain current knowledge of manual handling legislation and guidance
- Apply safer handling principles to therapeutic practice
- Manage risk effectively in varied and complex care environments
Course Content
- Review of legislation and professional guidance
- Principles of safer manual handling in therapy settings
- Risk assessment and clinical reasoning
- Safe use of moving and handling equipment
- Managing complex transfers and positioning
- Problem solving real-life therapy scenarios
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain current legislation and professional guidance relating to manual handling
- Apply safer manual handling principles within therapeutic interventions
- Complete and review person-centred and dynamic risk assessments
- Demonstrate safe handling techniques relevant to practice
- Problem solve manual handling challenges
- Use moving and handling equipment safely and appropriately
- Adapt handling approaches to meet individual clinical needs
Course Duration
Typically 1 day, depending on service requirements
Assessment
Assessment includes:
- Practical demonstrations
- Scenario-based discussion
- Observation and feedback
Delivery Method
- Face-to-face
- Practical and scenario-based
- Clinically focused learning
Certification
On successful completion, learners will receive a Manual Handling Training Update Certificate for Therapists, confirming continued competence in manual handling practice.
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