Certificate in Moving and Handling in Health & Social Care Profession
Overview
This comprehensive CPD-certified course empowers health and social care professionals with essential knowledge and skills to perform moving and handling duties safely, responsibly, and with respect for service user dignity. Grounded in current legislation and best practices, the course highlights risk awareness, ergonomic techniques, and interdisciplinary communication, ensuring learners are equipped to support safer, more effective care environments.
Ideal for frontline care staff, support workers, and healthcare professionals involved in any physical interaction or assistance with service users.
- 100% online delivery—learn from anywhere, on your own schedule
- Self-paced structure with easy-to-follow modules
- Focuses on injury prevention through risk awareness and safe handling techniques
- Explains legal responsibilities under national legislation and local organizational policies
- Promotes ergonomic practices to improve posture and reduce strain
- Encourages good musculoskeletal health through back care education
- Equips staff to choose appropriate handling strategies based on risk assessments
- Emphasizes dignified, respectful care during physical assistance tasks
- Enhances understanding of human movement patterns for safer handling
- Strengthens multidisciplinary team communication for coordinated risk management
- Suitable for frontline care professionals involved in any physical support role
- Expert-led content with step-by-step guidance
- CPD-accredited certificate upon completion
- Beginner-friendly—no prior experience needed
Upon completion of this development material, learner will be able to understand:
- Recognize key manual handling risks and understand how common injuries occur
- Understand legal responsibilities under national health and safety legislation and updated Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Comply with local organizational policies related to moving and handling
- Know where to seek guidance and expert advice on handling concerns
- Apply ergonomic approaches to improve posture and reduce physical strain
- Promote musculoskeletal health through principles of good back care
- Carry out dynamic risk assessments before any moving and handling activity
- Select appropriate risk control measures and handling strategies based on assessed needs
- Support patients using dignified, safe, and effective moving and handling practices
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, communicative care delivery
Designed with working professionals and learners in mind, the course offers flexible timing and duration, allowing participants to tailor their learning experience around personal and professional commitments. This ensures accessibility without compromising depth or quality.
This program is delivered by the London Campus of Higher Studies LCHS, a reputable institution committed to academic excellence and professional development. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a certificate accredited by CPD, ensuring global recognition and alignment with continued professional development standards.
This certificate will bring you “Moving and Handling in Health & Social Care Profession” delivered by LCHS and Certified by CPD.
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Mode of Study
Online Platform
Duration
60 - 120 Minutes | Flexible Durtion
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This course is ideal for care workers, support staff, and health and social care professionals involved in assisting individuals with mobility or engaging in physical handling activities.
No prior experience is necessary. The course is structured to support both newcomers and experienced staff by covering key principles, regulations, and techniques in a clear, accessible way.
Yes, upon successful completion, you’ll receive a CPD-certified certificate that demonstrates your commitment to safe and professional care practices.
Topics include risk factors and injury prevention, legal responsibilities, ergonomic techniques, dynamic risk assessments, good back care, and effective communication across care teams.
You’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to perform moving and handling tasks safely, protect yourself and others from harm, and enhance the quality and dignity of care you provide.
