Patient Moving and Handling for Healthcare Professionals
The Patient Moving and Handling course is designed for healthcare professionals who are required to safely move and assist patients in a range of clinical and care settings.
Aligned with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Manual Handling Regulations 1993 and 2007, this course provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to reduce the risk of injury to both patients and staff. It supports safe systems of work and promotes evidence-based handling techniques in line with current workplace safety standards.
If you require further information or wish to arrange a booking, please contact us.
Who It Is For
This course is suitable for:
- Healthcare assistants
- Nurses
- Allied health professionals
- Care staff in residential or community settings
- Any staff member required to assist with patient movement
No prior qualification is required.
Requirements
- There are no formal prerequisites.
- Participants must be physically able to perform a range of patient moving and handling techniques during practical sessions.
- Students should have sufficient English language proficiency to engage fully in instruction and assessment.
Method of Delivery
The course is delivered in English by a qualified Medicore instructor and includes:
- Structured classroom presentation
- Demonstrations of safe techniques
- Practical skills stations
- Supervised hands-on practice
- Scenario-based learning
The emphasis is on practical competence and safe application of techniques in real-world settings.
Course Description
This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of both the theory and practical application of safe patient handling.
Key areas covered include:
- The legal framework and its application in healthcare environments
- The musculoskeletal system and injury prevention
- Biomechanics and mechanisms of injury
- Flexibility and ergonomic principles
- Risk assessment in patient handling scenarios
- Basic principles of lifting and movement
- Log roll technique
- Assisting a patient to sit up in bed
- Turning a patient using sliding sheets
- Moving a patient up the bed using sliding sheets
- Assisting a patient to the edge of the bed
- Supporting a patient to stand
- Transferring a patient from bed to chair
- Managing the falling patient
- Correct use of hoists and slings
Participants will complete practical demonstrations to ensure competence in each technique.
Duration
The course duration is approximately 4 hours.
Assessment
Participants are assessed through:
- Practical demonstration of patient moving and handling techniques
- A written assessment
All required movements must be demonstrated safely and competently in order to pass.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Medicore certificate in Patient Moving and Handling valid for two years.
Renewal
Certification is valid for two years. To maintain qualification, participants must complete the full course again prior to expiry.
Why Choose Medicore
Legislation-aligned training
Delivered in accordance with current Irish workplace safety legislation.
Experienced instructors
Courses are facilitated by professionals with operational healthcare experience.
Practical focus
Strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world application.
Comprehensive content
Covers legal requirements, risk assessment and practical techniques.
Flexible delivery options
Face-to-face delivery with additional options available for organisations requiring alternative scheduling.
Enrol Today
Medicore’s Patient Moving and Handling course ensures healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required to move patients safely and confidently.
Contact us to secure your place or arrange in-house delivery for your organisation.