Course overview
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of falls and their prevention, which will allow them to progress into or within employment in healthcare or social care settings. The objective of the qualification is to allow learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the impact and consequences of a fall, risks and hazards which contribute to falls and how to reduce the risk of falls.
This qualification covers:
Falls in Context.
The Risk Factors and Causes of Falls.
Falls Assessment and Prevention.
Managing Falls.
Course information
Assessment involves completion of relevant work booklets or online units which are completed as distance learning and submitted to the college.
Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes or where appropriate use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.
- You must be at least 19 years old.
- You must have lived within England for a minimum of three years and/or have residency status.
- The course is free, but a £120 withdrawal or non-completion fee applies if you do not complete your course.
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill in the online application form.
For further enquiries, contact distancelearning@stockton.ac.uk
All learning materials will be provided to suit your requirements: fully online, fully paper-based or a combination of both.
