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    Falls Prevention and Awareness

    Falls Prevention and Awareness | Level 2 | P13018

    Study options

    How to study

    Distance Learning

    Days and times

    Days & Times

    Flexible on demand

    duration

    Duration

    12 Weeks

    location

    Location

    Online

    • Course overview

      This qualification is ideal for those working within the health and social care sector and aims to raise awareness about the impact and consequences of a fall, the risks and hazards that could result in a fall and how to prevent or reduce the risk of a fall.

      This is an online course. You will receive your welcome email with your course login details and further information within 48 hours of enrolment.

    • How does online learning work?

      Learn anytime, anywhere!

      Whether you’re looking to boost your professional development and career prospects or simply want to learn a skill in your spare time, an online course is a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

      Distance Learning courses give you the flexibility to study in a way that suits your personal and professional commitments. You can work at your own pace within the course timeframe and study in the comfort of your own home!

      How it works:

      You can sign up to our courses throughout the year. 

      Step 1: Register or login to fill out our online enrolment form by clicking the Apply Now button.

      Step 2: You will receive email confirmation and asked to send a copy of your ID, where relevant, within 48 hours.

      Step 3: You will be sent your login details to start your online learning. 

      Step 4: Depending on your course, you’ll either be automatically marked or have on-hand support and marking from a dedicated tutor. 

      Step 5: Depending on your course, you will either have access to a certificate download to print off, receive an e-certificate of achievement from the awarding body or receive a certificate through the post.

    • Limited FREE spaces!

      There are limited free spaces available for this course subject to the following requirements:

      Aged 19 years or over 

      Live in England

      Must have lived in the UK or EU for the 3 years prior to starting the course

      If aged 19-24 - must hold a full Level 2 qualification or above in any subject (i.e., QCF Diploma Level 2, five GCSEs/O Levels grade A-C, two or three AS Levels, CSE grade 1 5 or more, one A-Level, QCF Certificate, GNVQ Intermediate, First Diploma, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate or Principle of Learning Level 2).  

      If aged 24+ no qualifications are required.  

      Please note, although this is a funded programme, withdrawal or non-completion will result in a charge of £100 to cover administration, registration and learning resources.

    • What modules will I study?

      Unit 1: Falls in context

      This unit will provide an introduction to falls within a health and social care context, including the impact and consequences of falls, the benefits of falls awareness and prevention and legislation and guidance relating to falls and falls prevention.

      Unit 2: The risk factors and causes of falls

      You will be learning about the personal and environmental factors that can increase the likelihood of falls and other risk factors.

      Unit 3: Falls assessment and prevention

      This unit will look at how an individual’s risk of falls can be assessed, monitored and reviewed. You will learn about effective interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of falls and multi-agency and specialist support available for falls prevention.

      Unit 4: Managing falls

      You will learn more about how to reduce the impact and minimise harm in the event of a fall, your role and responsibilities in a fall situation and the importance of learning from falls to improve care.

    • How will I be assessed?

      Interactive and easy to navigate resources

      Engaging videos and content, highlighting key knowledge and information

      Case studies to demonstrate how skills can be applied in practical situations

      An easy to use, integrated note-taking feature allowing you to jot down information as you work through the learning materials

      A series of activities to support and prepare you for your assessment.

      Assessments are completed online throughout your course to evaluate your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. They will be broken down into manageable tasks and once enrolled, you will receive an assessment schedule detailing deadlines so you can plan your studies. Assessments can take many forms but typically they are short written answers to a series of questions or statements. 

    Apply now!
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    Contact Details

    Burton and South Derbyshire College
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