Manual Handling for Childcare Professionals Training Course
Our Manual Handling Course provides essential information to ensure that childcare professionals are aware of the injuries that these everyday activities could incur and help them practise good posture and moving and handling techniques. Childcare professionals are often required to safely move and handle different loads, like play equipment and furniture, as well as lift children in and out cots, highchairs or pushchairs.
Individual Course
£20.00 + VAT
The Training
On completing the course, learners should understand:
- The importance of maintaining good posture in a working environment designed for the needs of the children
- Injuries caused from poor posture and manual handling activities in childcare settings
- Legal responsibilities as an employer or employee outlined in relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines
- Risk assessment principles, assessing risks, planning and preparation
- Practical way to reduce risks, planning and preparation
- Practical ways to reduce risks and avoid injury
- Handling techniques for safely lifting, holding, turning and lowering furniture, equipment, babies, toddlers and young children
- What lifting and carrying equipment is available
Final Test
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development Guidelines. On successful completion, you can instantly download certificates from the system.
Duration
It takes approximately 45 minutes to complete the entire course.
This course is certificated on its completion. The length of time you take is entirely dependent on how quickly you can study and absorb the information. Remember, it’s important to learn the content and not to rush through the course. Please do take notes during these courses.