Moving and Handling Train the Trainer for Emergency Services

Course Structure & Assessment

We ensure participants are fully prepared to deliver safe moving and handling training for emergency services through comprehensive assessment including multiple choice papers, written assessments, micro-teaching sessions, and practical demonstrations.

Unit 1: Principles and Practice of Safe Moving and Handling for Emergency Services

Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamental principles of safe manual handling in emergency situations and develop risk assessment skills.

Content Includes:

• Solo Manual Handling Training – Individual lifting techniques, body mechanics, and personal safety
• Manual Handling Equipment – Selection, inspection, and safe operation of emergency service equipment
• Team Manual Handling – Coordination, communication, and synchronized lifting techniques
• Emergency Scenarios – Handling in confined spaces, adverse weather, and time-critical situations
• Legal Requirements – Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and emergency service compliance
• Manual Handling Risk Assessment – TILE assessment (Task, Individual, Load, Environment) for emergency contexts

Assessment: Multiple choice question paper + practical risk assessment demonstration

Unit 2: Moving People Safely in Emergency Situations

Learning Outcomes: Master safe patient handling techniques for various emergency scenarios and equipment use.

Content Includes:

• Solo Patient Support – Individual patient assistance and positioning techniques
• Equipment-Assisted Transfers – Stretchers, spine boards, evacuation chairs, and lifting aids
• Team-Based Patient Movement – Multi-handler coordination for complex extractions
• Spinal Immobilization – Safe handling of suspected spinal injuries
• Bariatric Patient Handling – Techniques for larger patients requiring additional resources
• Environmental Challenges – Stairs, narrow spaces, vehicles, and outdoor terrain

Assessment: Multiple choice question paper + practical patient handling scenarios

Unit 3: Delivering and Assessing Moving and Handling Training Sessions

Learning Outcomes: Develop teaching skills to effectively train others in safe moving and handling practices.

Content Includes:

• Training Delivery Techniques – Adult learning principles, demonstration methods, and group management
• Assessment Methods – Competency evaluation, feedback techniques, and certification processes
• Scenario-Based Teaching – Creating realistic emergency training scenarios
• Error Recognition and Correction – Identifying unsafe practices and providing constructive feedback
• Record Keeping – Training documentation, compliance tracking, and certification management
• Continuous Professional Development – Maintaining instructor competency and staying current with best practices

Assessment: Multiple choice question paper + assessed micro-teaching session (15-20 minutes) + competency evaluation

Practical Requirements

Students must successfully demonstrate:

• Equipment Proficiency – Safe use of all emergency service moving and handling equipment
• Risk Assessment Skills – Complete workplace risk assessments for various scenarios
• Teaching Competency – Deliver assessed training sessions to peer groups
• Emergency Procedures – Handle simulated emergency extractions and patient transfers

Pass Requirements

All three units must be completed and passed to achieve the Level 3 RQF qualification. This includes both theoretical knowledge through written assessments and practical competency through hands-on demonstrations and teaching evaluations.

Continuous Assessment: Progress is monitored throughout the course with immediate feedback and additional support provided where needed.