Slips, Trips and Falls Training Course
Slips, Trips and Falls Overview
Suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, and support staff, this CPD-certified course covers legislation, risk assessment, prevention techniques, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. The course is fully online, self-paced, and includes a final knowledge check with certification provided on completion.
Learning Outcomes
- To gain an understanding of the common slip, trip and fall hazards
- To gain an understanding of how best to prevent any future falls
- To gain an understanding of the best practices and health and safety legislation surrounding slips, trips and falls
- To gain an understanding of the appropriate action to take should someone fall
- To gain an understanding of the potential consequences of a fall
Training Units
Legislation and best practice
10mThis unit explores the legal framework and best practices that underpin safe environments.
- Risk assessments
- Legislation
Causes and what to do
15mUnderstand what leads to slips, trips, and falls, and how to respond when incidents occur.
- Environmental causes
- Personal causes
- How to support someone who has fallen
Preventing future falls
10mLearn practical approaches to reduce future risks and promote safer care settings.
- The multi-disciplinary team
- Improving balance
- Medical reviews
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