Professional Development Workshop: Fundamentals of Falls Prevention

The National Ageing Research Institute presents:

Fundamentals of Falls Prevention

One Day Professional Development Workshop
Are you working with older people who fall over? Do you find this area of work challenging? Would you like to expand your knowledge, share your experiences in falls prevention, and learn the latest evidence to help you improve the care you deliver? If so, then this is for you.

At this evidence-based interactive workshop you will learn:

• What causes falls and what are the risk factors
• How to effectively screen and assess falls risk
• Effective strategies for preventing falls
• How to apply the evidence in REAL settings.

Presenters/Facilitators:

• Dr Frances Batchelor (NARI)
• Ms Sue Williams (NARI)

Who should attend:

• Staff working in the community or residential care setting
• People who are new to the field of aged care
• People who are new to the area of falls prevention.

Dates

Wed 28 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

National Ageing Research Institute,
Building 9 Seminar room
Gate 4, 34-54 Poplar Road, Parkville, VIC

Pricing

 $440 (incl GST)

• 10% discount for early bird registrations before 7th March 2018.
• Lunch, morning and afternoon tea and all workshop materials provided.

Contact

Name Marcia Fearn, education@nari.edu.au
Phone (03) 8387 2305
Link https://www.nari.net.au/education/2017-workshops-0

Additional Information

Created 15th February 2018