Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AFAL
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify the most common risk factors that contribute to falls among older adults.
List the appropriate steps to follow when a person suffers a fall.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Fall Risks and Impacts
Common Risk Factors
How Do Falls Impact Older Adults?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Fall Prevention and Response
Screen People for Fall Risk
Screening Tools
Fall Risk Tests
Preventing Falls
What Should You Do When a Fall Occurs?
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.