Falls Management and Prevention

Qualification JD Own Certificate

Duration 1 Day

Maximum Attendees 14 People

Cost Per Course Contact for further details

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Overview

This training course has been produced for the care sector with the aims of reducing the number of falls which result in serious injury, and ensuring effective treatment and rehabilitation for those who have fallen.

The aims reflect those contained in standard six of the National Service Framework For Older People and are supported by Health and Safety Executive data on falls in this sector. The objectives of the course are to provide practical advice and signpost sources of further information for care home managers and workers.

Course Contents

• General safety management
• Developing and sustaining an effective falls management programme
• Identifying and controlling significant risk factors
• Utilising resources from other sectors

Accrediated Qualification

JD Own Certificate