Patient Moving & Handling

Move Patients Safely.
Protect Yourself Too.

Learn safe moving and handling techniques that reduce risk, improve patient care and support workplace safety.

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.

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.

Course Details

Duration

4 hours

Certification

Valid for 2 Years

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.

Group Size

Max 12 Candidates

Who It's For

Healthcare assistants, nurses, allied health professionals, are staff in residential or community settings, and any staff member required to assist with patient movement

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01 685 4466

Course Details

Who’s It 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.

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.

Enroll 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.

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