Course description
‘An incident in which a person suddenly and involuntary comes to rest on the ground or other lower surface, with or without the loss of consciousness’ (NPSA 2011)
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Upcoming start dates
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular
- Existing staff to update existing knowledge
- New starters to the organisation
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Objectives
- Define what is meant by a fall
- Identify Key Risks Factors that can increase the risk of falls
- Identify Hazards in the environment that can increase the risks of falls
- Understand what preventative measures can be put in place to reduce the risk of falls
- Identify Interventions including strength and exercise programmes
- Know how to react if an individual falls in a work environment
Training Course Content
- Definitions
- Statistics
- Fear of Falling
- Impacts of a Fall
- Risk Factors
- Chronic Conditions
- Balance, Exercise and Posture
- Home Modifications
- Comfort Checks
- Reducing the Chance of a Fall
- Consequences of A Fall
Expenses
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