Manual Handling CPD

The purpose of this module is to enhance your knowledge and understanding of manual handling of objects in the dental practice setting and to identify safe manual handling techniques of objects in the workplace.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Describe what manual handling is
Explain the responsibilities of both the employer and employee in relation to manual handling
Explain how to perform an assessment using the TILE acronym
Explain suitable manual handling techniques
Define dental ergonomics and how it can be applied to manual handling
Describe manual handling examples in the dental practice setting

Aims

The aim of this module is to help you identify and put into practice safe manual handling techniques of objects in the dental practice setting.

This CPD module provides you with 1-hour GDC verifiable CPD.

Related GDC development outcome: B, C.

Last review: December 2025

Next review: December 2026

Details

Verified hours: 1.5 hours
GDC outcomes: B,C

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