DESCRIPTION
The following objectives will be achieved through this course:
- Describe the prevalence of falls among the older adult population.
- Describe some of the implications of falls among older adults.
- Identify common risk factors for falls.
- Identify at least three intervention strategies to promote fall prevention.
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, CERPS, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Fall Prevention, NASW, Nurses, Older Adult Care, Long Term Care, Older Adult Population, Older Adults, Patient and Healthcare Provider Safety in the Workplace, RN, Social Worker