Patient Moving and Handling Course
Master safe patient moving and handling skills for nursing practice. Learn risk assessment, ergonomic body mechanics, bed-to-wheelchair transfers, repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers, and self-protection techniques that reduce injuries for you and your patients.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What Will I Learn?
This short, practical Patient Moving and Handling Course builds confidence in safe transfers and repositioning, with a strong focus on hip replacement care. Learn to assess risks, protect your body with ergonomic techniques, coordinate teams, and use hoists, slide sheets, and transfer belts correctly. Improve communication, prevent pressure ulcers, follow evidence-based guidelines, and create a safer environment for both you and your patients.
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Develop Skills
- Risk-based patient handling: quickly assess patient, task, and environment.
- Ergonomic body mechanics: protect your back with safe, proven movement patterns.
- Bed-to-wheelchair transfers: apply fast, low-friction and hoist-assisted methods.
- Pressure ulcer prevention: reposition safely while maintaining hip precautions.
- Self-protection strategies: use aids, microbreaks, and drills to avoid injury.
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