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Moving and Handling People Theory

Sale price  £8.00 Regular price  £20.00
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Cura Academy moving and handling people theory course with a trainer assisting a participant.

Moving and Handling People Theory

Sale price  £8.00 Regular price  £20.00

Moving & Handling People Theory Training Course

Develop the essential knowledge needed to support safer moving and handling practices within health and social care environments with Cura Academy’s Moving & Handling People Theory Training Course. This course provides learners with the theoretical understanding required to reduce injury risks, promote safer care practices, and support the dignity and wellbeing of individuals receiving care.

Designed for professionals working in care settings, the course focuses on safe moving and handling principles, risk awareness, and legal responsibilities in line with UK health and safety guidance.

What You’ll Learn

  • Principles of safe moving and handling
  • Understanding legal responsibilities and duty of care
  • Risk assessment and reducing injury risks
  • Safe posture and body mechanics
  • Understanding moving and handling hazards
  • Using safer handling principles and techniques
  • Promoting dignity, comfort, and communication during support
  • Understanding policies, procedures, and best practice guidance
  • The importance of reporting concerns and incidents

Important Information

This is a theory-based online course designed to provide foundational knowledge and awareness. Some employers and care settings may also require practical moving and handling training delivered face-to-face.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Support Workers
  • Care Workers
  • Nurses
  • Residential Care Staff
  • Domiciliary Care Staff
  • Agency Workers
  • New to Care Workers
  • All health and social care professionals involved in supporting individuals

Course Features

  • Flexible online learning
  • Easy-to-follow training modules
  • Instant digital certificate upon completion
  • Mobile, tablet, and desktop friendly
  • Supports workplace compliance and safer care practices

Why Choose Cura Academy?

Cura Academy delivers practical, workforce-focused training tailored to the UK health and social care sector. Our courses are designed to strengthen workplace knowledge, improve safety awareness, and help learners provide safer, more person-centred care.

Learn the theory. Reduce risk. Promote safer care with Cura Academy’s Moving & Handling People Theory Training Course.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the membership cost?

You can join Cura Academy for:

  • £10 per month
  • £96 per year (save £24 annually)

Both plans renew automatically, and you can cancel anytime

Who is the membership for?

The membership is suitable for:

  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Support Workers
  • Senior Carers
  • Nurses
  • Agency Workers
  • New to Care candidates
  • Individuals returning to care work
What training courses are included?

Members receive unlimited access to a growing library of health & social care training courses including:

  • Mandatory Training
  • Core Skills Training
  • Specialist Care Training
  • Refresher Training

Training is designed to support compliance and career development in the care sector.

Are the courses completed online?

Yes. All courses are completed online and can be accessed on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices, allowing you to train anytime and anywhere.

Do I receive certificates?

Yes. Certificates are available upon successful completion of courses and can be downloaded digitally for your records and employer onboarding.

Cura Academy was built and is operated by Dave Steen .

Dave has over 25+ years experience in Health & Social Care Recruitment, Staffing and Onboarding

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