What to Do After the Fall

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-WTDATF

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three ways to help prevent falls.
Explain the steps to take when a fall occurs.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Incidence of Falls

Frequency of Falls

Review

Summary

Section 3: Factors Contributing to Increased Fall Risk

Increased Fall Risk

Prevention

Unknown Injuries

Whether to Call 911

Frequent Occurrence

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

References

Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.