Scotland's professional answer to your health and social care training needs
Falls Awareness & Prevention – 1/2 day course
- Cost: £49
- Duration:1/2 day
This course covers all the theoretical aspects in relation to falls awareness and prevention. It will equip students with the knowledge and understanding essential to know what contributes to a fall, what risk factors are associated with older people falling and the injuries they are at risk of from having a fall.
Course Syllabus
- Definition of a fall
- Statistics relating to falls
- What causes individuals to fall
- Risk factors for falls
- Medication and falls
- Mobility and balance
- Sensory deficit
- Injury risk
- Falls prevention
- Falls Risk Assessments
Why choose DST?
Cost effective
We offer a cost effective way of training your team in workplace compliance qualifications conveniently at your own premises.
Flexibility
You can plan your training with a time and date that fits your organisational needs.
Team building
Training together can be a team building experience, giving you the time and opportunity to review policies and procedures relevant to your organisation
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Five things you should know about our courses
Excellence in Health and Safety compliance
Our courses provide an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling that not only meet HSE recommendations, but also promote safe practice in any given situation. All are accredited national qualifications and training that complies with statutory legislation.
Individual customised learning plans
Different students require different approaches to learning and we always strive to accommodate individual learners requirements in order to enhance their learning experience.
First Aid courses independently verified
We offer a wide range of First Aid courses assessed at level 5 and 6 SQA (Scotland) including First Aid at Work (FAW), Emergency First Aid (EFAW), Activity First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and Defibrillation. All First Aid courses are independently verified.
All courses include a comprehensive student training pack
All of our courses are supported by a comprehensive illustrated training pack which is included in your training costs.
Many more courses available upon request
If you require any information on the courses we provide or would like us to arrange training that is bespoke to your individual needs, please contact us to discuss how we may help.
