IOSH Moving And Handling Of People – Train The Trainer

This course is designed for experienced healthcare professionals such as Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Senior Care Staff who have significant experience moving and handling people as part of their roles.

As a guide we recommend at 2 plus years post registration for Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, and 5 plus years relevant workplace experience for Senior Care Staff.

This ‘Trainer the Trainer’ course is not intended to teach basic moving and handling techniques, but rather to train individuals to become trainers in this area. Therefore, those attending must be competent in manual handling practical application and have experience in utilising a range of equipment such as hoists, slings, sliding sheet.

The attendees’ characteristics should align with those of an effective trainer. These skills include:

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organisational skills

• Passion for learning

• Innovation

• High attention to detail

• Knowledge and experience in healthcare settings

What is included within course content?

The moving and handling of people instructor course content combines the perfect blend of context providing theory and skill developing practical application.

The course is divided in six modules, these being as follows:

• Legislation & Accountability

• Anatomy of Spine and Biomechanics

• Risk Assessment – An Ergonomic Approach

• Principles of Safer Handling

• Presentation Skills & Delivery of a Session

• Safer People Handling

How is the course assessed?

We assess the Moving and Handling of People Train the Trainer in two ways. Firstly, via an end of course written assessment and then a micro-teaching session observation, which involves demonstrating a moving and handling technique.

Delegates are provided with 45 minutes to complete the written aspect. This assessment will take place under strict closed book examination conditions. Individuals are required to prepare for the practical element during self-directed learning hours. They will deliver this during a 15-minute slot on the final day of the course.