Falls Prevention and Awareness Training

• Introduction & Course Objectives
• Falls impact
• Falls cause [intrinsic – extrinsic – environmental]
• Dynamic Risk Assessment
• Impact of cognative concern – Dementia
• Behavioural outburst – result in falls [fright – fight – flight]
• Special Awareness of all
• Restraint is not the answer – focusing on restraint free approach
• Safeguarding implications
• Continuous/dynamic assessment – detailed care plans
• Focusing on the basics, e.g., slips/trips/falls, storage for equipment, use of brakes when parked, correct use of mobility aids etc
• Q&A
• Conclude & Follow Up Process

This is beneficial for healthcare professionals who care for the Vulnerable infirm & Elderly who may be at risk

Face to face or Live webinar

Product Description

This half day Falls Prevention and Awareness Training aims to enable healthcare staff to be aware of falls prevention strategies and to be able to take appropriate action to reduce the incidence and manage falls appropriately.

During this Falls Prevention and Awareness Training  case studies and discussion / role play are utilised.

Type of Course: Public

Awarding Body: Optima Training & Consulting Ltd Certificate of Completion

National Framework of Qualifications Level: N/A

Certification: Optima Training & Consulting Ltd Certificate of Completion

Renewal: N/A

Method of Delivery:

Entry Requirements:
Minimum age- 18 years old

Assessment Details: N/A

Cost Per Person:
The fee is inclusive of all training courseware materials, certification and 3 months after training support.

Progression Opportunities: N/A

Protection for Enrolled Students:
N/A