PDC54288 - Managing Falls Risks in Older Adults in the Fitness Setting

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Version Effective: 2nd of July, 2018

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Microcredential Summary

This online Short Course outlines considerations for health and fitness professionals to consider when managing clients at risk of falls in the fitness setting.

The fee for this short course will be $25.00.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the health and/or fitness profession.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Simply set up an account on the site to pay and access the micro-credential you wish to study.
Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Fitness Sport and Recreation
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health and/or fitness professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

If you are a Registered Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia as a Group Exercise/Gym Instructor or greater, you will also be eligible to attain Fitness Australia CECs on the successful completion of this course.

Structure
Standard Course Structure

1 hour
  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Outline the risk of falls in the older population and identify preconditions which may contribute
  2. Identify other at-risk populations that health and fitness professionals may encounter in the fitness setting
  3. Describe strategies in falls prevention which can be implemented to reduce incidents and injuries.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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