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Assisting and Moving Individuals
About this courses
Assisting and Moving Individuals is a vital part of healthcare that focuses on safely and respectfully supporting individuals with limited mobility. This process not only promotes physical wellbeing but also protects the dignity, comfort, and independence of patients and service users.
It is an essential skill for all healthcare professionals and caregivers—especially those working in hospitals, domiciliary care, residential homes, and rehabilitation settings.
Why It Matters
Many individuals require movement assistance due to age, illness, injury, or disability. Without proper support, both patients and caregivers face serious risks including falls, injuries, and emotional distress.
Key Learning Areas
- Safe techniques for assisting with walking, transfers, and repositioning
- Use of mobility aids and equipment like hoists and slide sheets
- Effective communication and maintaining patient dignity
- Risk assessment, infection control, and legal responsibilities
Benefits
- For Patients: Greater comfort, dignity, and improved recovery
- For Staff: Reduced injury risk, improved confidence, and legal compliance
Training Highlights
- CPD Accredited
- Expert-Led Sessions
- Online & In-Person Options Available
Enrol in our Assisting and Moving Individuals in Healthcare course today with A.R.T.S Training and gain essential skills to enhance safety and quality of care.
Course requirements
- Training & Competency
- Equipment & Environmental Preparation
- Patient-Centered Approach
In This Course, you will learn how to
- Understand the importance of safe patient handling and its impact on health and well-being.
- Apply correct body mechanics to prevent injury while assisting patients.
- Perform safe transfers and repositioning techniques for various patient needs.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills when assisting movement.
- Use mobility aids and assistive equipment effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helping patients with mobility, such as walking, sitting, standing, or repositioning, to ensure safety, comfort, and dignity..
Proper techniques prevent injuries for both patients and caregivers while promoting independence and wellbeing..
Healthcare professionals, caregivers, nurses, and support staff responsible for patient mobility and safety..
Common tools include wheelchairs, walkers, hoists, slide sheets, transfer boards, and handling belts..
Yes, healthcare facilities follow manual handling regulations and best practices to ensure patient safety and caregiver protection..
Charge today £50 £50
- Assess to course materials
- Assess to assessments
- Course certificate
- Assess to student management Portal
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