Falls prevention and management 

This course explores how to minimise patients’ risk of falling by identifying those at risk and applying National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on falls prevention. Through realistic clinical scenarios and practical guidance, it supports health professionals to recognise risk factors, implement preventative strategies, and understand the key principles of patient safety and falls management.

  • 2 hours

    Estimated learning time

  • Case studies

    Practice-based scenarios

  • Certificate

    Awarded on completion

  • Pre & post questions

    Track your learning

Learning objectives


After studying this course you should be able to:

  • Describe the impact of falls on the individual 
  • Explain the main recommendations in NICE guidance on falls 
  • List the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls 
  • Identify the main causes of falls 
  • List commonly used medications that increase the risk of falls 
  • Identify assessment and interventions required to reduce falls 
The discussion areas within each module provide an opportunity to reflect on the content, share experiences from practice, and learn from other health professionals. Taking part in discussions can help support participatory learning as part of your CPD activity.

Course author

Christina Heaton, consultant nurse falls and bone health, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Foundation NHS Teaching Trust. Updated by Christina Heaton.

All Nursing Times courses are written by expert nurses and double-blind peer reviewed.

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Last updated 2022
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