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Summary

Course Overview

Every year in the UK, more than one in three adults aged over 65 falls and injures themselves as a result. Falls have been the most common and serious type of accident experienced by people over 65 for many years, as well as the leading cause of death from injury for people aged over 75.

Falls, and injuries from falls, can affect a person’s confidence, impact on their mental health and quality of life, and prevent a person from living independently. It is crucial that those working in the health and social care sector are aware of how to prevent falls and how to take care of someone who has experienced a fall. This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of the impact and consequences of a fall, the risks and hazards that could result in a fall, and how to prevent or reduce the risk of falls.

Who is suitable?

This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of falls and how to prevent them. Anyone who currently works in the health and social care sector and wishes to progress their career would benefit from this course, as well as anyone who is looking to work in the sector. The qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above.

Learning method

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal Tutor and a Learner Support Advisor.

What you will learn

This course is split into four units:

• Unit 1: Falls in context
• Unit 2: The risk factors and causes of falls
• Unit 3: Falls assessment and prevention
• Unit 4: Managing falls

Benefits

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Establish a long-standing career pathway within the health and social care sector
• This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study
• Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
• Personal tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.

Please be aware you can only enrol on one online course at a time and this qualification is only suitable for learners aged 19 or above.

We recommend spending a minimum of 2-4 hours per week on this course with course length depending on the amont of study time you allocate however we recommend completing within 12 weeks.

For more information please contact [email protected] or call 08000567253.

Entry Requirements

To study this course, you must meet the following criteria: You must be aged 19 years or over as of 31/08/2021 You must have lived in the EU for the last three years You must currently reside in England You understand that this is a Level 2 qualification and a level of English and Maths is beneficial to completing You understand the typical duration of this course is 12 weeks and self-commitment should be made to allow yourself to provide detailed responses to the assignments