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Falls are one of the most common safety risks facing older and vulnerable people in health and social care, and preventing them is a core part of delivering safe, person-centred support.
This CPD-accredited Prevention of Falls course is built for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and agency staff working across residential care, domiciliary care, supported living and NHS settings. Learners gain a practical understanding of the risk factors for falls, how to carry out a falls risk assessment, and the strategies and environmental adjustments that help prevent falls in older adults and other at-risk individuals.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
For Care Workers, HCAs & Support Staff
Aligned with NICE Guideline NG249
Supports Regulation 12 Compliance
Reduces Falls Risk
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Reduce the likelihood of falls and related injuries among the people you support.
Recognise the risk factors for falls in older adults and other at-risk groups.
Build confidence in carrying out a falls risk assessment and acting on the results.
Create safer physical environments in care homes, supported living and domiciliary settings.
Meet CQC expectations for safe care with a recognised CPD certificate.
Did You Know?
Around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of people aged 80 and over, fall at least once a year. In 2022/23 there were around 210,000 emergency hospital admissions in England related to falls among people aged 65 and over. Falls prevention training helps care professionals identify risk factors early, carry out effective falls risk assessments, and create safer environments for the people they support.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Importance of Fall Prevention
Introduces why fall prevention is a priority in health and social care, and the impact falls can have on individuals, families and services.
Risk Factors for Falls
Explores the physical, medical and environmental risk factors that contribute to falls, including mobility, medication and underlying health conditions.
Fall Risk Assessment Techniques
Covers how to use a fall risk assessment tool to identify individuals at higher risk and inform person-centred care planning.
Strategies for Creating Safe Environments
Looks at practical adjustments to the physical environment, from home hazard checks to equipment and layout, that help reduce fall risk.
Interventions and Best Practices for Fall Prevention
Covers evidence-based interventions and best practice for preventing falls, including exercise, strength and balance support, and ongoing review.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Carry out a falls risk assessment using recognised tools and techniques.
Apply practical strategies and select appropriate interventions to prevent falls and reduce their impact.
FAQ
What is a falls risk assessment?
A falls risk assessment is a structured process used to identify a person's individual risk factors for falling, such as mobility, medication, vision or home hazards. It allows care teams to put tailored, person-centred interventions in place. Source: NICE guideline NG249 - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249
What is the best fall risk assessment tool to use?
There's no single tool used across all settings; the right choice depends on the person and the care environment. Common approaches include structured questionnaires, home hazard checklists and multifactorial assessments carried out by a trained professional, often alongside a review of medication, mobility and vision.
What are the main causes of falls in the elderly?
Falls in older adults are usually caused by a combination of factors, including reduced balance and muscle strength, chronic conditions such as arthritis or Parkinson's disease, polypharmacy, poor vision, and environmental hazards like poor lighting or loose flooring. Identifying these causes early supports more effective prevention.
Who is most at risk of falling?
People aged 65 and over are at the highest risk, rising further for those aged 80 and over. People with long-term conditions, a history of falls, or those taking multiple medications are also at increased risk and should be prioritised for a falls risk assessment. Source: NICE guideline NG249 - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249
Is falls prevention training required in care settings?
There's no single mandated course, but providers are expected to protect people from avoidable harm under Regulation 12 (Safe care and treatment) of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Falls prevention training helps staff meet this duty and supports evidence of safe, competent practice at CQC inspection.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile — study at your own pace, whenever it suits you.