CSTF - Manual Handling & Moving of People & Inanimate Objects Level 1&2

Manual Handling & Moving of People and Inanimate Objects Level 1 & 2 Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical awareness needed to move and handle people safely within healthcare environments while reducing the risk of injury to staff and patients.

This CSTF Manual Handling & Moving of People and Inanimate Objects Level 1 & 2 course is designed for healthcare professionals working in a wide range of clinical and care settings across the UK.

The training supports safer working practices, improves staff confidence, and helps organisations meet workplace health and safety responsibilities.

Online Manual Handling Training for Healthcare Staff

This online CSTF Manual Handling course provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to safely lift, transfer, reposition, and support individuals in healthcare and care settings.

The course follows CSTF guidance and focuses on practical risk reduction, safer movement techniques, communication, teamwork, and correct use of equipment during patient handling activities.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Nurses
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Agency Staff
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Domestic and Support Staff involved in moving tasks
• Healthcare workers requiring CSTF aligned training

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to safely move and handle people and inanimate objects within healthcare settings while reducing the risk of injury and maintaining patient dignity and safety.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of safe patient manual handling in healthcare settings
• Recognise the risks associated with unsafe handling practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and mobility-related conditions
• Apply safe body mechanics and ergonomic principles
• Identify hazards and carry out risk assessments
• Implement appropriate control measures during patient handling
• Demonstrate safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques
• Communicate effectively during moving and handling tasks
• Practice personal safety measures to reduce injury risks
• Understand the importance of accurate documentation and reporting
• Demonstrate competency in manual handling procedures
• Access additional learning resources and support for continued development

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Patient Manual Handling

Understand why safe patient handling is essential in healthcare environments and explore the consequences of unsafe practices.

Topics include:

• Importance of patient manual handling
• Risks associated with poor handling techniques
• Workplace injuries and prevention
• Legal and regulatory responsibilities
• Employer and employee duties

Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology

Develop a basic understanding of the body systems involved in movement and mobility.

Topics include:

• The musculoskeletal system
• Mobility and movement
• Common patient conditions affecting movement
• Impact of age and medical conditions
• Injury prevention awareness

Module 3: Ergonomics and Body Mechanics

Learn how correct posture and movement techniques reduce strain and improve safety.

Topics include:

• Safe body posture and alignment
• Principles of ergonomics
• Safe lifting techniques
• Repositioning and transferring methods
• Proper use of handling equipment and assistive devices

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Planning

Learn how to identify hazards and reduce risks during patient handling activities.

Topics include:

• Identifying workplace hazards
• Conducting moving and handling risk assessments
• Implementing control measures
• Individual care planning
• Supporting patients with specific mobility needs

Module 5: Techniques for Safe Patient Handling

Explore practical methods for safely moving and supporting patients.

Topics include:

• Lifting and transferring patients safely
• Repositioning techniques
• Assisted and unassisted handling methods
• Safe use of moving aids
• Managing challenging behaviours during handling tasks

Module 6: Communication and Teamwork

Understand the importance of communication and coordinated teamwork during manual handling procedures.

Topics include:

• Effective communication with patients
• Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Coordinating patient handling activities
• Reporting incidents, concerns, and near misses

Module 7: Documentation and Record Keeping

Learn the importance of accurate reporting and maintaining healthcare records.

Topics include:

• Recording incidents and accidents
• Completing risk assessments
• Documenting care plans
• Confidentiality requirements
• Data protection responsibilities
• Accurate and timely reporting in healthcare settings

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of safe moving and handling principles.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CSTF Manual Handling & Moving of People and Inanimate Objects Level 1 & 2 certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Why Choose This Course?

• CSTF aligned online training
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Flexible self-paced learning
• Helps reduce workplace injuries
• Supports safer patient care
• Improves confidence in manual handling procedures
• Instant certification on completion

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Improve workplace safety, protect staff and patients, and strengthen your understanding of safe moving and handling procedures with CSTF Manual Handling & Moving of People and Inanimate Objects Level 1 & 2 online training today.