This course pack looks at the following issues associated with falls:
- NSF for older people- standard 6 (falls)
- Falls facts
- Osteoporosis, fractures and falls
- Risk factors for falling
- Medicines that can increase the risk of falling
- Medication review
- Physical effects of falls
- Psychological effects of falls
- Delivered by PowerPoint presentation, an interactive workshop and informal discussion.
The Learning Outcomes of this accredited course are:
- Recognise how falls education and prevention strategies fit into the government’s current health agenda
- List risk factors that can contribute to a fall and prevention strategies that can be implemented
- Understand how falls can affect patients physical and psychological health, lifestyle and general well being
- Identify different factors that have the potential to cause a fall and injury amongst older people
- There are additional resources within this learning pack for delivery to older people, informal carers and older people groups.
Duration: 3 hrs
Cost per Delegate: £50.00
Maximum Delegates: 20
Private Course Cost: £500.00