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Proper Body Mechanics and Preventing Falls

Roger K. Crutchfield
2 hours

Fall prevention remains a considerable challenge across the care continuum.  Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of patients fall in hospitals and patient care settings, with 30-50 percent resulting in injury.   This course will explore those most vulnerable to falls and how we can work to prevent injuries.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify key risk factors for falls in patients within a healthcare setting.
  2. Using standard assessment tools, be able to assess and identify patients at high risk of falling.
  3. Understand the ethical and legal considerations in fall prevention.
  4. Explain the appropriate steps to take following a patient fall.

Course Author

Roger K. Crutchfield, CAC

Mr. Crutchfield is a certified alcohol and drug counselor who has over 15 years of experience working with substance abuse issues. He is certified in both Georgia and Florida.

Board Approvals

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals prone to falls in the healthcare setting.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 606836
  • Credit Hours: 2
Roger K. Crutchfield
2 hours
This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals prone to falls in the healthcare setting.
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