Falls and Fragility

Overview

Working in care means you deal with a number of different situations, this course is designed to show the importance of reporting falls, the effects of falls and processes to help minimise the possibility of fall and fractures.

Objectives –

At the end of the lesson delegate will be able to understand:

• Definition of a Fall
• Definition of Osteoporosis
• Scale of the Problem
• Causes and Risks
• Physical & Psychological consequences
• Minimising falls and fractures
• Professionals involved in the prevention
• Importance of recording, reporting and reviewing

Course Structure

• Introduction
• Definition of a fall
• Definition of Osteoporosis
• Scale of the Problem
• Causes and Risks
• Physical & Psychological consequences
• Minimising falls and fractures
• Professionals involved in the prevention
• Importance of recording, reporting and reviewing
• Summary

Assessment:

During this course each delegate will be taken through all the information and be asked to participate in activities to test understanding. There is also a quiz to complete.