Certification Course

Fall Prevention

Identify. Eliminate. Protect.

Master the complete fall prevention system — from understanding why falls happen to room-by-room safety assessment, assistive device use, exercise-based prevention, and post-fall response. Reduce your clients' fall risk by up to 30%.

4
Modules
20
Lessons
~4hr
Total Time
1
Certificate
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Course Curriculum

Four Modules. Twenty Lessons.

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Module 1

Understanding Fall Risk

Master the science of falls — what causes them, who is at highest risk, how medications contribute, and when to escalate concerns to the clinical team.

What causes fallsFall risk assessmentMedications and fall riskIntrinsic vs. extrinsic factorsWhen to escalate
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Module 2

Home Safety Assessment

Conduct a systematic room-by-room safety assessment — from the bathroom (highest risk) through the bedroom, hallways, kitchen, living areas, and outdoors.

Room-by-room hazard identificationBathroom safetyBedroom and hallwaysKitchen and living areasOutdoor and entry areas
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Module 3

Assistive Devices and Equipment

Know how to use, check, and advocate for every fall prevention device — canes, walkers, grab bars, non-slip solutions, and appropriate footwear.

Canes and walkersGrab bars and railingsNon-slip solutionsAdaptive footwearWhen to request equipment
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Module 4

Exercise and Fall Prevention

Understand why exercise prevents falls, support balance and strength training during your shifts, guide safe activity, and respond effectively after a fall.

Why exercise prevents fallsBalance exercisesStrength training basicsSafe activity guidanceAfter a fall — prevention and recovery
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Earn Your Fall Prevention Certificate

Complete all 4 modules and pass every quiz to earn a verified certificate you can share with employers and families.

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