Description
This Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 course is ideal for health and social care professionals. Equally, if you have contact with older people who are more at risk of falls you will find this online course useful. Falls represent the most frequent and serious type of accident in people aged 65 and over, with 10,000 falls happening each day. As a result, falls often have both a physical and mental impact, as they can result in lack of confidence, isolation, fractures and broken bones.
This Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 course is perfect for anyone working in health and social care and those who have contact with older people who are more susceptible to falls. You will learn about The Risk Factors and Causes of Falls as well as conducting a falls assessment and prevention. This would be useful if you want to pursue a career in the Health and Social Care sector.
If you’re looking to develop an deeper understanding and create awareness in your environment, this Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 course will help you do just that. During this online course, you will gain new knowledge and skills for that can directly be applied to your life or workplace.
You will get:
- Accredited qualification awarded by NCFE CACHEÂ
- Gain a Level 2 qualification
- Offers an adjustable foundation that can lead to different career options depending on the career path you have chosen.
- CV Review and Professional LinkedIn Profile. (Showcase your new qualifications and unique skills).
- Can be fast tracked to complete in 7 weeks
Course Units
The Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 course is made up of four units:
- Falls in Context
- The Risk Factors and Causes of Falls
- Falls Assessment and Prevention
- Managing Falls
Awarding Body
NCFE CACHE is regulated by OFQUAL in England, and recognised by Qualifications Wales and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment in Northern Ireland.
NCFE (formerly the Northern Council for Further Education) is an awarding organisation and registered educational charity providing qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working in vocational and technical learning, NCFE is responsible for the design, development and certification of a broad range of qualifications and awards that are nationally recognised.
Qualification Number
You can check this is a real qualification on the OFQUAL Qualification Checker / Register here: QAN: 603/2552/5
Course Assessment
Your tutor will provide you with feedback on your work and let you know what needs to be changed in order to finish that unit.
You will receive text reminders when your work is due. Your work will be marked by the course Tutor and returned within 7 days.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, Learners will achieve an NCFE CACHE Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 qualification. Your certificate will be posted out to your home address.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is highly recommended that you possess a proficient command of the English language to successfully finish the course.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged over 19+ years
- Lived in UK for 3+ years
- Not on any Apprenticeship
- Have valid ID
Duration
7 weeks. The Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 course is designed to be flexible and fit around your work, family or home life and commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
What Next?
Once the NCFE CACHE Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 course is successfully completed, you could progress onto a Level 3 course.
You can also apply for jobs. Above all, this vocational qualification is important to careers in a variety of settings and industries including:
- Senior Care Nurse (salary £17,000 – £27,000)
- Care Home Advocate (salary £18,000 – £30,000)
- Occupational Health Nurse (salary £22,000 – £45,000)
Support
In addition to a qualified Tutor you get an Upskill Online UK Personal Mentor and an Accountability Coach to keep you motivated and on track to successfully complete the course. Secondly, guidance and support is offered to help plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey. Finally, you will be provided with a Consultation and a tailored roadmap to success. All in all, you get the complete package in one place at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.
To speak with us about this course, simply complete the enquiry form and we will contact you shortly. Alternatively you can call us on: 02475 314022.
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