Patient Handling Trainer

Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course – SafeCert Level 3

Ensuring the safe movement and handling of patients is a critical aspect of healthcare, social care, and nursing environments. At Abertay, we specialise in Train the Trainer courses, providing healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to teach and assess Patient Handling Training courses effectively. Our Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course is designed to equip trainers with the knowledge, techniques, and teaching methodologies required to deliver high-quality moving and handling training to those working in patient care settings.

Why Choose the Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course?

• Nationally Recognised Qualification – This course is accredited by SafeCert Awards, ensuring your qualification is widely accepted across the healthcare and social care sectors.
• Comprehensive Course Content – Covers essential patient moving and handling principles, practical risk assessments, and effective training techniques.
• Fully Equipped Trainer Resources – Participants receive lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, trainer manuals, assessment forms, and handouts, allowing them to start delivering training immediately.
• Experienced Healthcare Trainers – Our trainers have extensive practical experience in patient handling and manual handling instruction, ensuring real-world insights and guidance.
• Flexible Learning Options – Choose from public training courses, in-house group training, or blended learning with online and practical assessments.

Course Overview and Cost

The Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course is delivered over three days and costs £375.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, care home staff, occupational health trainers, and workplace safety officers who wish to train others in patient handling techniques while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Manual Handling regulations.

Who Should Take This Course?

This Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course is suitable for:

• Nurses, carers, and healthcare professionals responsible for moving patients
• Health and safety officers overseeing patient handling compliance
• HR and training professionals managing workplace safety
• Social care workers and community healthcare providers
• Occupational therapists supporting mobility assistance
• Freelance trainers looking to expand their qualifications in patient handling training

What Will You Learn?

This Train the Trainer course provides an in-depth understanding of safe patient moving and handling principles, ensuring best practices are followed in healthcare settings.

Health & Safety at Work

Understanding employer and employee responsibilities regarding patient handling safety, reducing injury risks, and complying with UK Health & Safety laws.

Cost of Patient Moving and Handling Injuries

Exploring the impact of poor patient handling practices, including injuries to staff and patients, legal implications, and the financial burden on healthcare providers.

Accident Reporting & Risk Assessments

Training on identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and reporting accidents to ensure safer handling procedures are followed.

Safe Moving and Handling of Patients

Practical techniques for lifting, transferring, repositioning, and assisting patients using approved handling methods and assistive devices.

Manual Handling Regulations & Compliance

Understanding the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and how they apply to patient handling in healthcare settings.

Back Injuries & Body Structure

Exploring the anatomy of the spine, common manual handling injuries, and how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in patient handling roles.

Patient Handling Risk Assessment

Developing the ability to assess patient mobility levels, identify handling risks, and apply appropriate lifting and transfer techniques.

Client/People/Patient Handling Trainer Practice

Applying trainer-led practical exercises, including bed transfers, hoist use, slide sheets, and mobility assistance techniques.

Assessing Patient Handling Training Skills

Learning to evaluate and certify individuals in safe patient moving and handling practices using structured assessment methods.

Certification and Career Progression

Upon successful completion, candidates receive a SafeCert accredited Patient Handling Trainer certificate, allowing them to train others in patient handling and moving & handling refresher courses.

This certification enables trainers to work in:

• Hospitals and NHS trusts
• Care homes and nursing facilities
• Social care and community healthcare services
• Training centres and colleges
• Freelance patient handling training services

Additionally, this course includes the PDLSG – Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups teaching award, which enables trainers to gain approval to deliver accredited patient handling courses.

Course Locations and Booking

We run public courses in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast. Simply click on your preferred date and location to book your place.

For companies looking to train multiple employees, we offer cost-effective in-house training, where our expert trainers deliver the course at your workplace.

We also provide an online blended learning option, where you can complete the first two days via Zoom and then attend a final practical assessment in person.

How to Book

Secure your place today!

1. Click on your preferred date to access the online booking form.
2. Select either an in-person or online training option.
3. Complete the booking process and receive instant confirmation.

For group bookings or corporate training enquiries, call us on 0333 500 5000 to discuss your requirements.

Train with Abertay and Become a Certified Patient Handling Trainer

Patient handling is a vital skill in the healthcare industry, ensuring the safety, comfort, and dignity of patients while protecting staff from injury.

With Abertay’s Accredited Patient Handling Trainer Course, you gain the skills, knowledge, and certification to train others effectively, promoting safe handling techniques and reducing injury risks.

Book now and start your journey towards becoming a professional Patient Handling Trainer!