Fall Prevention Awareness
About our Fall Prevention Awareness Course
The number of people in the UK who suffer severe injuries from falls increases every year and falls are the leading cause of injuries, injury-related disabilities, and fatalities among older adults in the UK.
This fall prevention course will teach you about the causes of falls to be aware of when a person is at risk. You will also learn about the effects of falls, both physical and psychological. You’ll also learn how to help those who have fallen. Fall prevention training is ideal for staff working in the care sector, especially those working with the elderly.
Course Length
Our Fall Prevention Awareness training course lasts 3 hours and can be completed in a half-day session. It includes scheduled breaks to give you time to rest and have a meal.
Certificate Validity
The Fall Prevention Awareness training certificate is valid for 12 months. To keep your certification current, you must complete a refresher course before it expires.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12).
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Fall Prevention Awareness training course, you will learn personal and environmental risk factors contributing to falls, implications of falls, determining when a person is at risk, and more.
Cost/Pricing
We tailor our pricing to suit your individual requirements, taking into account factors such as location, preferred dates, and group size. For a free, no-obligation quote, contact our friendly team by calling 0800 781 2041 or submitting an enquiry via our website.
How Do You Get Certified?
This course is offered as in-house training for groups of up to 12 participants, for a fully in-person session. This training course can be done at your facilities, at a time that is suitable for you and your team. This allows our training to be done at a time and location that suits you best, causing minimal disruption for you. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
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Fall Prevention Awareness Course Outline
- Introduction to fall prevention awareness.
- Risk factors for falls: personal and environmental considerations.
- Poor vision causing falls – cataract and age-related macular degeneration.
- Social, psychological and other implications of falls.
- Determining when a person is at risk.
- Helping those who have fallen – medical, exercise, awareness, etc.
- Injuries caused by falling.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice and additional information.
Fall Prevention Awareness FAQs
What is this Fall Preventions course about?
This fall prevention training focuses on employer and employee responsibilities with an emphasis on those working in care homes. It discusses risks to patients, staff and visitors and looks at control measures to prevent accidental falls.
Does the course cover Risk Assessment?
Yes, the course includes modules that explain how to assess risks and how to complete a risk assessment. It also discusses the practical steps that can be taken based on these findings.
For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How common are falls?
An elderly person aged 80 or over falls every ten seconds in the UK. This adds up to approximately six falls per minute, or around 8,500 falls each day. One in every 20 elderly persons suffers a fracture or requires hospitalisation as a result of a fall.
What measures can be taken to prevent falls?
There are a variety of measures to reduce risks of falling, which can include; displaying “Wet Floor” signs after spillages, the use of anti-skid tape in high-risk areas, and placing moisture-absorbent mats in entrance areas. There can be up to 25 risk factors, according to the National Library of Medicine.
Who could benefit from this training?
This course is designed primarily for care staff but can be helpful for anyone, in any industry, where you work closely with the elderly.
What are the main points covered?
The course focuses on personal and environmental risk factors contributing to falls, how poor vision can cause falls, how to help those that have fallen and the physical and psychological impact falls can have.
Please contact our team on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry to get your Fall Prevention awareness course booked in.
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