Moving and Handling/Infection Control

Moving & Handling: The moving and handling of objects or people (a specialised activity), presents risks to both staff and visitors/patients.

This course will aid learners in key principles and practices to apply safe/safer moving and handling.

Infection Control: Learners gain adherence to good infection prevention and control practices can minimise the risk of spreading Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI).

All health care providers have a duty to ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care (2008) Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections.

All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they adhere to policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control in order to safeguard the health and safety of patients, visitors and other staff.

Cost: £90 for one session (half day), £150 for both sessions.

Please note that Infection Control is the afternoon session and runs from 1.30pm – 3.00pm.