CSTF Patient Moving and Handling

Course details

Course Description:
Ensure safety, dignity, and compliance with the CSTF Patient Moving and Handling Training course, aligned with the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). This comprehensive program equips healthcare workers with essential knowledge and techniques for safely handling patients while reducing the risk of injury to both patients and staff.

Through practical guidance on anatomy, biomechanics, and proper use of equipment, this training ensures learners are fully prepared to apply safe manual handling principles in diverse care environments.

Course Curriculum:
Module 01: Introduction to Patient Moving and Handling
– Purpose and importance of safe handling
– CSTF compliance overview
– Legal and professional responsibilities

Module 02: Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
– Understanding the musculoskeletal system
– Posture and movement principles
– Impact of poor handling on the body

Module 03: Safe Manual Handling Principles
– Ergonomics and core stability
– Team handling techniques
– Assessing weight, load, and capacity

Module 04: Equipment and Techniques for Patient Moving and Handling
– Hoists, slings, slide sheets, and other aids
– Correct usage and maintenance
– Practical demonstrations and best practices

Module 05: Care Planning and Documentation
– Risk assessment procedures
– Recording handling plans in care notes
– Communication and consent

Module 06: Special Considerations and Risk Management
– Handling patients with mobility impairments or obesity
– Moving in confined spaces or emergency situations
– Infection control and safeguarding

Why Choose Us?

• CSTF-aligned and CPD-accredited
• Designed by healthcare training specialists
• Practical, real-world examples
• Fully online with 24/7 access
• Instant certification upon completion
• Ongoing tutor support and lifetime access

Updated on 16 July, 2025