Falls Awareness

Falls Awareness course is an e-learning course, if you require the course via distance learning please contact us on 01291 624451.

The aim of this course is to examine the issues that surround falls including the prevalence of falls and being able to identify those people most at risk of falling. We look at why and when falls occur and multifactorial falls risk assessment and interventions. It helps us to understand how to help to prevent falls and to ensure that we follow post-fall protocol. This course is suitable for all grades of health and social care staff. For some NHS Trusts this course is a mandatory subject.

Falls Awareness course is a 3 hour course worth 3 CPD points. The course is valid for 2 years.