Falls Prevention - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified

Falls Prevention Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Falls Prevention Awareness training. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Falls prevention is a variety of actions to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by older people. Falls and fall-related injuries are among the most severe and common medical problems experienced by older adults.

This online Falls Prevention Awareness training course aims to develop knowledge of causes and raise the public's awareness of falls prevention. And to help seniors aged 65 and above prevent falls by addressing risk factors of falls early, as well as to understand how fall prevention impacts a person's daily life. This online Fall Prevention Awareness training courses can help manage fall prevention

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Falls Prevention Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course aims

This online Falls Prevention Awareness training course aims to:

• Acquire knowledge on falls and factors affecting them
• Understand the risks involved in falls as well as their effects on patients, health and care workers.

Learning objectives

On completion of this Falls Prevention e-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Recall causes of falls and risk factors for falls in the community setting
• Assess a patient presented to the hospital after a fall in the community and give a differential diagnosis
• Identify consequences of falls
• Distinguish between a syncope and a fall
• Decide when further investigation is necessary for someone who had a fall
• Commence appropriate treatment, including pain relief
• Describe the risk factors for inpatient falls and strategies that can be put in place to reduce them.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Falls Prevention Awareness e-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

• List types of falls experienced by patients and care workers in health care
• Explain the causes of falls by patients and care workers
• Assess how health workers can prevent falls in their environment
• Assist individuals who have experienced falls in their environment.

Why is this Falls Prevention Awareness course important?

Everyone is at risk of falling. However, older people have the highest risk of death or serious injury arising from a fall and the risk increases with age.

This course highlights some possible and serious effects faced by individuals who experience falls, including the common risk factors that can affect the type and severity of the damage. Also, this course includes good practices to help prevent and/or minimise the risk of falling.

Fall-related injuries can change a person’s life although many falls do not cause serious injuries. A fall may generate fear of falling. Therefore, it is essential to have a better understanding of this avoidable circumstance to prevent additional harm and to promote widespread awareness.

What is covered in this course?

This online Falls Prevention Awareness training course covers the following:

• Chapter 1 - Falls awareness
• Chapter 2 - Risk factors
• Chapter 3 - Causes
• Chapter 4 - Signs and symptoms
• Chapter 5 - Diagnosis and treatment
• Chapter 6 - Management
• Summary.

Falls Prevention Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited

This online Falls Prevention Awareness training course will increase awareness and understanding of falls and their prevention. It will enable individuals in healthcare and social care environments to provide the best care to patients who have an increased tendency to falls.

Falls Prevention Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Falls Prevention Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Falls Prevention Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited

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