Learn to recognise risk factors associated with falls and understand methods of prevention and risk assessment.
What is the definition of a fall? What is duty of care? What is the Health & Safety at Work Act? What are Health & Safety regulations? What is a risk assessment? Why are older people more likely to fall? What are the consequences of a fall? What is Osteoporosis? What are some of the risk factors for a fall? How can I manage risk? What action needs to be taken after a fall has happened?
Our Prevention of Falls course will help you to answer the questions above and more.
1/3 of people over the age of 65 have a fall which requires hospital treatment every year. Half of individuals in care will fall each year
Through our Prevention of Falls course, you will gain an understanding of what is meant by falls and understand the potential consequences of a fall as well as how to manage risk and actions to be taken if a fall occurs.
What you'll learn.
- What is meant by falls in the workplace.
- Understand the risks associated with older people and falls.
- Be aware of risk factors and potential consequences of falls.
- Recognise methods of prevention and falls management.
- Gain knowledge of risk assessments and the process in the event of a fall.
Who is Prevention of Falls for?
Our Prevention of Falls course is suitable for social workers, care workers, health professionals, and people working with or supporting vulnerable, frail or elderly people who may be likely to injure themselves because of a fall or slip. It is also beneficial for people working within an environment where there is an increased likelihood or risk of injury resulting from slips or falls.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
- To define what is meant by falls and an organisations responsibility.
- To recognise the risks associated with older people.
- To outline the potential consequences of falls.
- Be able to identify increased risk factors.
- Demonstrate hazard analysis and risk assessment in relation to falls.
- To recognise methods of prevention and falls management.
- Develop knowledge, skills and understand the process in the event of a fall.
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