Manual Handling for Parents & Carers is part of the E-learning Pathway Courses with Pathway Group under the Safeguarding catalogue. Understanding of Manual Handling for parents & carers is an important requirement for all people working in this sector. For more information about this course or others in the catalogue or others please call: 0121 707 0550, e-mail: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk or visit: http://www.elearning.pathwaycourses.co.uk

1. Online Course
Manual Handling for Parents & Carers

2. Manual Handling for Parents & Carers
Whatever role you are in, be it carer, parent, grandparent, situations could arise in which you
need to move objects as well as your child. This module will show you what you need to do in
order to handle objects and people safely and minimise the risk of injury.
Manual handling is moving anything where human force is required. The term manual handling
covers activities that involve lifting, carrying, lowering, pushing or pulling a load. Examples of this
can include putting bags into the car, carrying a child, pushing a wheelchair and lifting someone
into a hoist.
Having completed this module, you will:
• Understand the reasons why you need to know how to move & handle objects correctly.
• Learn the key pieces of legislation that relates to manual handling; the responsibilities they
place on any employer.
• Understand the basic theory of how your spine works, common injuries & how you can avoid
them.
• Understand the key factors to take into account before undertaking the moving or lifting of a
load.
Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally
accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Duration
Approximately 3 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study
and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on
how long you can take to do the course.
Target Audience
This is a manual handling course that is aimed specifically at parents and carers.
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3. Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Discounts are available for multiple users (10 or more) for more information please
contact info@pathwaygroup.co.uk or telephone us on: 0121 707 0550
Please Note that this is an online course
£30.00 + VAT
(£36.00 inc. VAT)
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