Introduction to Moving and Assisting with Hoist

This course is aimed at staff that are either new to the care sector or been out of it for a while. Covered during this course is the theory and practice of using a hoist and other moving and assisting equipment.

During this course, delegates will look at:

• Legislation
• Risk assessing and planning a move
• hazard identification
• Basic physiology and biomechanics of the back
• Importance of good moving and assisting
• Consequences of the poor practice.
• Practical session

The course also gives delegates the opportunity to learn and demonstrate a variety of moving and assisting practices, including the use of scenario-based learning.