certificate in moving and handling clients safely

CERTIFICATE IN MOVING AND HANDLING CLIENTS SAFELY LEVEL 2

Distance learning course of 4 modules

Who it’s Intended for

This programme has been written for those working in the care industry and whose work may at some point include moving clients from one position to another.

The Award

The programme is Accredited and Certificated by ASET as a Level 2 Award.

Aims and Objectives

Helping learners to develop the skills they need to move and handle clients safely, considering their physical comfort and well-being. The programme also includes guidance about the safe moving and handling of objects.

Syllabus:

Preparing Clients and Environments for Moving and Handling
Legislations / Preparing the environment / Preparing yourself / Preparing the client / Methods used to assess risk / Selecting appropriate moving and handling methods

Using Manual Techniques to Assist Clients to Move from One Position to Another Supporting clients / Maintaining privacy and dignity of clients / Safe techniques / Problems encountered during moving and handling clients / Unsafe methods

Using Equipment to Assist Clients to Move from One Position to Another
Different types of moving equipment / Choosing appropriate aids / Prepare to use equipment /Practicing safe moving and handling techniques using equipment / Reporting equipment faults / Procedures for cleaning equipment and returning to storage after use

Reducing the Adverse Effects of Pressure
Causes of damage to the skin / Effects of pressure sores on the client /Importance of preventing pressure sores / Complete Risk Assessment documentation / Make practical interventions consistent with the plan of care / Inform clients and carers about the causes and prevention of pressure sores and encourage self-management

Progression Potential

This programme serves as an ideal progression towards a Level 2 course in Safety Compliance.

Qualification: Moving and Handling Clients Safely Certificate

Ł Cash Price	Ł Deposit	Ł Instalments	no. of payments
185	65	30	4

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College. If however you would like to gain the full ASET accreditation for the course it will be necessary to complete one additional final examination, this examination can be done from home/work. The cost of gaining the full ASET accreditation will be a further Ł25.00 in addition to the price quoted above.

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