Keywords
handling education
standard in practice
Abstract
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MOVING AND HANDLING EDUCATION: MYTH OR LEGEND
Introduction.
The lack of quality assurance within moving and handling education leads to an inconsistency in training and practice.
Aim.
This article discusses the implications for practice and the need for a more robust regulatory framework and standards to be adopted within the European Union.
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