Annual ComplianceFoundation

MAND-MH

Moving & Handling — Level 2

Safe patient handling, use of hoists and slide sheets, manual handling risk assessment and legal framework.

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2 hours
Duration
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19,500+
Enrolled
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2 hrs
CPD Hours
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Foundation
Level

About This Programme

Musculoskeletal injury from unsafe patient handling is one of the most common causes of healthcare worker sickness absence. This Level 2 mandatory module ensures all clinical staff can assess manual handling risks, apply safe handling principles and correctly use assistive equipment including hoists, slide sheets and transfer belts. Fully compliant with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and HSE guidance.

What You Will Learn

Apply the TILEO framework to complete a manual handling risk assessment
Demonstrate correct posture and technique for patient repositioning in bed
Identify the correct hoist and sling type for different patient mobility needs
Explain the legal obligations of employers and employees under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Recognise when a patient handling task requires two or more staff and act accordingly

Topics Covered

Manual Handling Legislation
Risk Assessment
Equipment: Hoists, Slide Sheets
Patient Transfers

Who Is This For?

All healthcare staff

No formal prerequisites beyond the eligibility criteria above. All learning materials are provided within the platform.

15 Learning Modes

Every topic is delivered across 15 AI-powered learning formats — study the way that works best for you. See all learning modes →

📝 Clinical Notes🎬 Video Lecture🎙️ Audio Podcast🃏 Flashcards MCQ Bank🧠 Mnemonics🖼️ Image Gallery🗺️ Mind Map🔬 Case Studies Quick Revision💊 Drug Charts📐 Formulae🩺 Differential Dx Self-Assessment🏥 OSCE Station

Your Educator

JH

Physiotherapist Jo Harrington

Manual Handling Trainer & Physiotherapist

Indian Association of Physiotherapists

Learner Reviews

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Nursing Assistant Lead Sunil Yadav

Healthcare Assistant Lead

★★★★★

"My whole HCA team completed this in one afternoon. The hoist and sling section is much clearer than what we had before. Great module."

DM

Occupational Therapist Divya Menon

Senior OT

★★★★★

"Very practical focus throughout. The risk assessment framework is exactly what staff need to remember and apply on the ward."

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CPD Portfolio

Upon completion, download a personalised PDF certificate bearing programme code MAND-MH and your 2 verified CPD hours — ready for hospital appraisals, NMC compliance and regulatory submission.

MAND-MH

Moving & Handling — Level 2

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Duration

2 hours

CPD Hours

2 hrs

Level

Foundation

Certificate

PDF on completion

Eligibility

All healthcare staff

What's included

2 CPD hours on completion
Downloadable PDF certificate
15 learning modes included
Self-paced — no deadlines
MCQ bank with explanations
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Accreditation

Annual Compliance · NABH & NMC Aligned

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