Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of falls and their prevention. The qualification will help them to progress into, or within, employment in healthcare or social care settings.
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Who is this course for?
This qualification is aimed at anyone working in a healthcare or social care environment, particularly those who support, or have contact with, older people who have an increased propensity to falls.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements. However, applicants need to be aged 19 or over.
What will you learn?
You will gain knowledge of:
- the impact and consequences of a fall
- risks and hazards which contribute to falls
- reducing the risk of falls
The qualification also covers the importance of recording and reporting any incidence of falls to ensure that interventions can be put in place to reduce risk and reoccurrence of falls.
How will you learn?
You will learn remotely and will be supported by your tutor.
What will you need to bring with you?
There are no specific entry requirements.
How will you be assessed?
You will produce a portfolio of evidence which is assessed by your tutor.
Where next?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the:
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: December 12, 2025 7:28 am
