LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS

The purpose of this course will be to examine the impact and consequences of a fall, risks and hazards which contribute towards falls, and how to reduce the risk of falls. It will increase awareness and understanding of falls and their prevention which will allow the learner to progress into, or within, employment in healthcare of social care settings .

The Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness consists of four units:

Unit 1 – Falls in Context

• Understand falls within health and social care context
• Understand the impact and consequences of falls
• Understand the benefits of falls awareness and prevention

Unit 2 – The Risk Factors and Causes of Falls

• Know the factors that increase the likelihood of falls
• Understand how falls may be caused by personal factors
• Understand how falls may be caused by environmental factors

Unit 3 – Falls Assessment and Prevention

• Understand how an individual’s risk of falls can be assessed, monitored and reviewed
• Understand a range of effective interventions used to reduce the risk of falls
• Understand multi-agency and specialist support available for falls prevention

Unit 4 – Managing Falls

• Understand how to reduce the impact and minimise harm in the event of a fall
• Understand the role and responsibilities in falls situations and the importance of learning from falls to improve care.