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Course Aim
Falls are one of the major causes of injury amongst older people and can have devastating consequences. We explore ways of minimising the risk of falls while promoting independence.
Learning Outcomes
  • Define the meaning of the term ‘fall’ and identify the impact falls may have on quality of life
  • Identify risk factors contributing to falls
  • Outline strategies to minimise the number of falls and the injuries they can cause while maintaining independence

Learning Resources

  1.   Coordinator Resources_Falls Balancing Risk_V2_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  2.   Poster_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  3.   Quick Reference Guide_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  4.   Infographic_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  5.   Extension Assessment_Extension Assesment_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  6.   Evidence Assessment_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  7.   Essential Assessment_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  8.   Course Information Sheet_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-NZ
  9.   Certificate_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-GN
  10.   Falls_ Balancing Risk Question Bank (1)
  11.   Additional Notes_Falls Balancing Risk_AOC17052-B-R-AUNZ

 

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