DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- 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.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for 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 Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 2.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by February 1, 2027.
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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