Care training directory

This course is a mandatory course as recommended by Skills for Care.  It links to CQC KLOEs;
Safe: S2, S3
Effective: E1, E2

CQC fundamental standards; Safety

It is also recommend learning is refreshed and knowledge and competence assessed at least annually and when a new risk is introduced.

This programme will provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, deliver, and evaluate teaching and learning sessions for moving and positioning individuals.

It is therefore essential that trainers understand the importance of using a whole range of delivery methods, including real case studies from within your own organisation. This will ensure that practice is developed not only in line with occupational standards, but also considering the specific needs of all individuals your staff support, which will lead to improved well-being and quality of life.

The Moving and Positioning element of the programme comprises of both theoretical and practical work, and trainers will learn how to support staff to take care of their back as well as safely and effectively move and position the individuals they support.

To attend this programme learners will require experience of working with individuals who require support to move and reposition, and a passion for developing the skills and practice of others.

This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:

Group discussions, small group activities, case studies, scenario based activities, DVD clip, learner action plans and Moving and Positioning equipment including sliding sheets, handling belts, hoists and a variety of other service specific equipment.

This course has been developed and mapped to current occupational standards, qualification frameworks and the following documents and resources:

• The Care Certificate Standard 13 – Health and safety
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• VAK Learning Styles Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Learning Central: (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Registration is required to access this course and once registration is approved fully funded courses are available to:

• Central Bedfordshire Council adult social care staff
• Staff of all care and support providers in Central Bedfordshire
• Individual employers of Personal Assistants
• Social care employees of South Essex Partnership Trust/East London Foundation Trust covering Central Bedfordshire
• Also contracted care providers outside of Central Bedfordshire