Falls Prevention

£6.00

Course Description

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, posing significant challenges for healthcare professionals and patients alike. This training module equips healthcare staff with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to assess fall risks, implement evidence-based prevention methods, and provide effective post-fall care.

Course Summary

Duration: 1 Hour

CPD Points: 1

Format: Online, self-paced

Access Period: 6 months from date of purchase

Certificate: Certificate of Completion

Who Is This Course For?

Nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals

Care workers and support staff in hospitals, care homes, and community settings

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and pharmacists involved in falls prevention

Healthcare trainees seeking CPD accreditation in patient safety and elderly care

Course Contents

Understanding Falls

Prevalence and impact of falls

Statistics, consequences, and risk factors

Anatomy and Physiology

Age-related changes affecting fall risk (balance, vision, muscle strength)

Risk Assessment

Screening tools and techniques

Intrinsic vs. extrinsic risk factors

Falls Prevention Strategies

Exercise and mobility programs

Medication review and environmental modifications

Use of assistive devices

Communication and Education

Engaging patients and families

Promoting awareness and encouraging reporting

Falls Documentation and Reporting

Standardised tools and protocols

Post-fall assessment and reporting procedures

Collaborative Care

Working with multidisciplinary teams (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists)

Post-Fall Management

Immediate response, treatment, and follow-up care

Evaluation and Monitoring

Reviewing effectiveness of strategies

Reassessing fall risks

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Duty of care, consent, and confidentiality

Ethical responsibilities in falls prevention

Course Outcomes

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

Understand the prevalence and impact of falls among older adults.

Identify both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls.

Conduct thorough fall risk assessments using appropriate tools.

Implement evidence-based prevention strategies.

Communicate effectively with patients and families about prevention.

Accurately document and report falls incidents.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.

Manage post-fall assessments and follow-up appropriately.

Evaluate and refine falls prevention strategies in practice.

Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities related to falls prevention.

Frameworks & Standards

Based on NICE guidelines and international best practices in falls prevention.

Fully aligned with NMC CPD requirements for revalidation.

Designed to enhance patient safety and quality of care.

£6.00

Falls Prevention

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