Falls Prevention Training Course

A Falls Prevention Training Course equips caregivers, healthcare workers, and others with the knowledge and skills to reduce the risk of falls, especially for older people.

The course covers why falls happen, like poor balance, weak muscles, hazards in the environment, and health problems. It also explains how to identify people who are most at risk of falling.

Participants will learn how to assess risk, make places safer, and use tools or changes to prevent falls. The training also focuses on exercises to build strength and improve balance to lower the risk of falling over time.

The course includes what to do after a Fall, like offering immediate help, recording what happened, and reviewing the fall to stop it from happening again. Some courses also talk about the effects of falls on people’s health and life quality.

The goal of this Falls Prevention course is to help reduce the incidence and severity of falls, particularly among populations at risk of falling such as older adults.

The course can be taken online (virtual) or in-person, so participants can choose what works best for them. By finishing this training, participants can help make environments safer and improve care for people at risk of falling.

Course Information

Course Duration: 2-3 Hour
Course Level: Level 2
Certificate: 1-year certificate
Max Delegates: 7
Practical: Yes
Course Mode: Face to Face
Accredited: Yes ✅

Course Content

1. Introduction to Falls Prevention

What this course is about and what you will learn.

2. Understanding Falls

Facts and numbers about falls.
Common reasons why people fall.

3. What is a Fall & Why Do People Fall?

What a fall means.
Reasons why people fall (body problems, unsafe places, or health issues).

4. Who is Most at Risk?

People who are more likely to fall (older adults, people with walking problems, and those with certain illnesses).
How to check if someone is at risk of falling.

5. Where and When Do Falls Happen?

Common places where people fall (home, stairs, bathrooms, outdoors).
When falls often happen (moving around, at night, during activities).
How falls can affect health and confidence.

6. How to Stop Falls from Happening

Simple ways to prevent falls (exercise, good lighting, safe floors, handrails).
Using special tools like walking aids.
Checking for dangers in the home or workplace.

7. What to Do if Someone Falls

How to safely help someone who has fallen.
Checking for injuries.
Writing down what happened and how to prevent another fall.

8. Course Summary & Questions

Reviewing what you learned.
Asking questions, tests and sharing ideas.
Getting your certificate and next steps.

Learning Outcomes

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

List UK statistics about Falls and the impact that they can have
Describe what a Fall is & why Individuals Fall
Explain those most at risk of Falls
State where / when Falls occur & and what impact Falls have
Identify how to prevent Falls from happening
Explain the action to take if a Fall occurs

Who It's For

The following people should take the Falls Prevention course:

Caregivers
Healthcare workers (nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, etc.)
Personal support workers
Home care providers
Senior living facility staff
Occupational therapists
Social workers
Rehabilitation team
Family members caring for elderly or vulnerable individuals
Anyone involved in the care of people at risk of falling.

Anyone involved in the care of people at risk of falling should consider taking this course to learn how to keep them safe and prevent falls.

Course Benefits

The Falls Prevention Awareness course offers several key benefits to healthcare team:

Better patient safety: Staff learn how to spot fall risks and make places safer, especially for older people.
More knowledge: The course helps staff understand fall prevention better.
Improved teamwork: Staff learn to work together with patients to prevent falls.
Increased confidence: Healthcare workers feel more confident in helping patients avoid falls.
Better patient care: Staff gain new skills to improve patient care and keep them safe.
Following rules: The course teaches staff important safety rules.
Saving money: Preventing falls helps hospitals and care homes save money on medical costs.
Positive workplace: The training promotes a positive attitude toward fall prevention among staff.
Using data well: Staff learn how to use fall information to make better plans.
Long-term benefits: The course helps staff continue using good fall prevention habits over time.

These benefits help healthcare staff provide safer, better care to patients and reduce the risk of falls in hospitals and care homes.