Moving and Handling Clients Safely Course

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.

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.

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

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Moving and Handling Clients Safely Certificate

Moving and Handling Clients Safely Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 2 Moving and Handling Clients Safely Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 2 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 2, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 2 national qualification.

This course is currently only available to be studied via the traditional paper-based method.

At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full ASET accreditation for the course.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
• This course is excluded from all of our "fee reducing plans".

Progression Potential

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

What is ASET

ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body.

This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.

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