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Reducing Falls

Tracking # 20-947947

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

• Define falls as described by the World Health Organization (WHO)

• Recognize risk factors for falls

• Understand the mechanics of ambulation

• Understand the components of a fall risk assessment

• Explain the proper use of crutches and walkers for improved mobility



Course overview

People of all age groups experience ground level falls, but in the older population, aged 65 or above, a fall can lead to a serious injury and long-term disability. Multiple factors can cause falls, and it is believed that a complex interaction between postural responses, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary systems, balance, sensory activity, and environmental factors increases susceptibility to falls. This course will provide a brief overview of the causes of falls, steps to assess risks for falls, and the mechanics of ambulation.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Nurse Practitioner

3h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

3h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Professional Nurse

3h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Licensed Mental Health Technician

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

3h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

3h Relating to professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

3h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Disclosure statements

Objectives

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

·        Define falls as described by the World Health Organization (WHO)

·        Recognize risk factors for falls

·        Understand the mechanics of ambulation

·        Understand the components of a fall risk assessment

·        Explain the proper use of crutches and walkers for improved mobility

 

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.

 

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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