Mandatory Training

Falls Prevention

The Falls Prevention Awareness course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to mitigate the risk of falls within the UK's health and social care settings. This vital training program emphasises the importance of falls prevention strategies to enhance patient safety and quality of life, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Adhering to the latest UK healthcare guidelines and best practices, the course provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify fall risks, implement effective prevention strategies, and engage in multidisciplinary approaches to falls management. By fostering an environment of safety and care, healthcare professionals can significantly reduce the incidence and impact of falls in their practice.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Identify key risk factors associated with falls in healthcare settings.

  • 02

    Implement effective falls prevention strategies to reduce the risk of falls among patients.

  • 03

    Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop individualised care plans for falls prevention.

  • 04

    Utilise a multidisciplinary approach to manage falls risk, incorporating input from various healthcare professionals.

  • 05

    Apply the latest UK healthcare guidelines in falls prevention to ensure best practices in patient care.

Course Contents

  • Introduction to Falls Prevention
  • Understanding Falls
  • Risk Factors and Prevention of Falls
  • Responding to Falls
  • Reporting and Recording of Falls
  • Falls Assessment Tools
  • Multifactorial Approach in Falls Prevention
  • Falls Prevention Interventions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You'll learn how to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate the risk of falls, applying comprehensive prevention strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Yes, this course is designed in accordance with the latest evidence-based practices and complies with current UK healthcare guidelines related to falls prevention.

The course is delivered online through an interactive Learning Management System, offering a mix of theoretical knowledge, videos, presentations, and access to expert guidance for ongoing support.

Healthcare professionals, including nurses, care workers, and therapists, will find this course beneficial for enhancing their skills in falls prevention, contributing to their professional development and the overall safety and quality of care provided to patients.

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