Level 2 Falls Prevention Awareness Certificate

Part Time

Course Overview

This TQUK qualification increases learners’ awareness and understanding of falls and their prevention which will allow them to progress into, or within, employment in healthcare or social care settings.

Course Content

The objective of the qualification is to allow learner’s to gain knowledge and understanding through 3 manageable units;

Unit 1: The impact and consequences of a fall
Unit 2: Risks and hazards which contribute to falls
Unit 3: Reducing the risk of falls.

Entry Requirement

You don’t need to have any specific prior learning requirements to take this course, but you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a level 1 qualification within the health and social care area.

In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
If you are 19-23 years old you must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
If you are 24+ there are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths

Assessment

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
We recommended allowing a minimum of 3 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
This course is available: