Fall Prevention: Interventions for Balance Problems and Risks

Fall Prevention: Interventions for Balance Problems and Risks is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expires: 2029-05-01

Course Description:
Accidental falls are the second most common cause of unintentional death worldwide. Learn about risk factors for falls and their impacts on the patient and medical team. This course covers prevention and interventions for falls in clinical and home settings and is offered for nursing, OT, and PT (in select states) CEU.

Course Learning Objectives:
1) Discuss the impact of falls on patients, clinicians, caregivers, and facilities.
2) Summarize the components involved in maintaining balance.
3) Understand the primary roles of the interdisciplinary team members in managing patients at risk of impaired balance and falls.
4) Identify common risk factors for balance impairments and increased falls.
5) Describe how to assess a patient for increased risk of falls.
6) Discuss appropriate fall prevention and risk mitigation strategies for individuals at increased risk of falling in both clinical and community settings.