Equip Caregivers with the Skills to Prevent Falls!

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, with one in four falls resulting in serious injuries such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. These injuries often lead to permanent disability and reduced quality of life. Many of these falls can be prevented with the right knowledge and interventions. As a business owner, it's crucial to ensure your caregivers are well-equipped to protect your clients. Many caregivers may not fully understand the risk factors that contribute to falls, such as age-related balance issues, medication side effects, and hazardous home conditions like poor lighting and unstable furniture. Without this understanding, they can't effectively prevent falls.

Our Fall Prevention Training course is designed to bridge this knowledge gap. By enrolling your staff, you will provide them with the skills to identify and mitigate fall risks. They will learn to assess and improve the home environment, implement preventative strategies, and respond effectively if a fall occurs. This training ensures the safety of your clients and reflects your dedication to providing top-notch care. Empower your caregivers to keep your clients safe and maintain their quality of life. 

Course Goals
✅ Identify the steps in determining a client’s risk of falling
✅ Know the different medical conditions that can increase the risk of falling
✅ List the different factors that contribute to a fall
✅ Explain the different tips and best practices in preventing the occurrence of falls
✅ Describe the process of performing a risk assessment for falls
✅ Outline the procedures in responding to a fall

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this Training, caregivers will be able to:    
✅ Inform clients of how high their risk of falling is
✅ Improve care for clients with medical conditions that can increase risk of falling
✅ Demonstrate scenarios that illustrate the factors that contribute to falls.
✅ Modify client’s home environment to make safer and to make clients less prone to falls
✅ Prepare clients for fall risk assessment
✅ Apply the steps that must be done when responding to a fall