Developed for exercise and activity coordinators (i.e. fitness instructors, therapy assistants, and peer exercise leaders), the Introduction to Falls Prevention eLearning module aims to equip non-health professionals with a background knowledge of falls, age-related changes, and the impact of these on an individual’s function, mobility, and falls risk.
This eLearning module consists of ten self-paced lessons, with a quiz and a survey on completion, and is anticipated to take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Individuals who complete the quiz and survey will receive a certificate of completion for the eLearning module.
This interactive, practical, and evidence-informed eLearning module will help you facilitate effective and relevant falls prevention exercise strategies for older adults living in the community. This eLearning module includes the following content:
- Falls and why falls prevention is important
- The ageing process, health conditions, and their impact on falls risk
- The impact of gait, balance, strength, and flexibility on falls risk
- Identifying falls risk among older adults
- How to implement safe exercise practice within your work
- Falls prevention resources and information
Who should complete this module?
This module is suitable for Exercise and Activity Coordinators, Fitness Trainers, Peer Exercise Leaders, and Allied Health Assistants.
Cost: FREE
Get started today!
To start your learning, create a new, free account at the Injury Matters Learning Centre. Once your account is activated:
- Select “Site home” in the left-hand side bar
- Select “Health Professionals eLearning: Introduction to Falls Prevention”
- Click “Enrol”
- Start the course
