Bariatric Moving & Handling Training – Expert-Led, Customised Courses for Safer Care
Empower Your Team with Specialist Bariatric Handling Training – Delivered by Specialist Experienced Bariatric Instructors
Bariatric Moving & Handling Training
With the global rise in obesity rates, the demand for specialised bariatric patient handling training has never been greater. At Osteopaths for Industry (OFI), we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of Bariatric Moving & Handling training. Our courses are designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to care for larger-bodied patients safely and respectfully.
All training is tailored to meet the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and supports the delivery of high-quality, dignified care within complex handling environments.
Why Choose OFI for Bariatric Training?
✓ Delivered by Specialist Instructors
Our courses are led by highly experienced bariatric handling trainers who bring deep practical knowledge of working with larger-bodied patients.
✓ Customised to Your Organisation’s needs
We align course content with your team’s job roles, your patient profile, and the equipment you use every day.
✓ Focus on Practical Skills
Hands-on training builds competence and confidence in handling equipment, transfer techniques, and patient interaction.
✓ Emphasis on Empathy and Respect
We cover the communication skills necessary to provide compassionate, person-centred care.
✓ Proven Track Record
We are trusted by NHS Blood & Transplant, Certitude, London Ambulance Service, and many more to deliver impactful training that meets real-world needs.
Course Objectives
Our Bariatric Moving & Handling Training courses aim to:
- Improve understanding of the physical and logistical complexities of bariatric care
- Build awareness around body shape, weight distribution, and postural dynamics
- Teach safe and effective handling techniques using appropriate bariatric equipment
- Strengthen individual and team risk assessment skills
- Promote dignity, autonomy, and respectful patient interaction during care
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Safely perform people handling techniques tailored for bariatric patients
- Use bariatric handling aids (hoists, slings, slide sheets, etc.) with confidence
- Identify risk factors using the TILE model and develop action plans
- Safely plan and manage high-risk scenarios and complex patient transfers
- Deliver care with greater empathy, communication, and professionalism
Customised Training Options:
✓ 1-Day Bariatric Handling Practical Skills Course
Focused on safe movement, manual handling principles, and essential equipment
✓ 2-Day Intermediate Course
Adds real-life case handling, staff role responsibilities, and intermediate risk assessment
✓ 3-Day Advanced Course
Incorporates full patient handling strategy development, communication protocols, and policy implementation
✓ Bariatric Handling Consultancy
Our consultancy service goes beyond training to support every aspect of bariatric care:
- On-site risk assessments of complex handling situations
- Audit and review of current procedures, pathways, and equipment use
- Assistance with equipment selection and procurement
- Development of bariatric care protocols and patient-specific handling plans
- Strategic guidance on embedding bariatric handling best practice organisation-wide
Whether you're planning a new bariatric care unit, dealing with high-risk cases, or just want to upskill your team—we provide the specialist support and training you need.
Build Confidence. Prevent Injuries. Deliver Safer, Dignified Bariatric Care.
Contact OFI today to speak to one of our bariatric training specialists and receive a tailored quote