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Older People Safety in the Home Training Course

RoSPA is a City & Guilds Approved Training Centre.

The risk of accidental injury in the home increases with age. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and ultimately to increased dependency, yet so many of these accidents are preventable.

This one day course is accredited by City & Guilds and there is an optional assessment available for those delegates seeking accreditation from a nationally recognised awarding body.

For candidates in England and Wales, a one hour exam can be taken in Autumn or Spring each year.

For those in Northern Ireland separate arrangements apply.

Who should attend:

Those involved with the care of older people, from health professionals and housing officers through to home carers and community workers. Statutory organisations, community and voluntary groups can all help to reduce the numbers and seriousness of home accidents.

What they will learn:

Falls are the main cause of accidents in the home and this one-day course explores fall prevention methods through behavioural and environmental changes. The course also focuses on other common accidents affecting older people, including the reduction of accidental injury through fire, poisoning and scald prevention.

Course content includes:

Behavioural and environmental causes of home accidents
How the ageing process increases the risk of home accidents
Effective methods of accident reduction
Risk assessment in a home context

Note: All fees quoted are exclusive of VAT which must be paid in addition to the quoted fee.

For further information please contact: Jane Trobridge Tel: +44 (0)121 248 2107 or Email: jtrobridge@rospa.com

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Course Outline

Also available to download: Older People Safety in the Home (PDF 54kb)

Aims & Objectives
To develop delegates’ skills in promoting safer home environments for older people, by developing skills and knowledge in:-

The importance and need for Home Safety
Recognising who is most at risk from home accidents and why
The causes, consequences and related costs of home accidents
Accident prevention measures and methods of assessing, prioritising and controlling risk
Effective interventions and how to evaluate them

Who is the Course Intended for?
The role of voluntary and professional practitioners in promoting accident prevention is vital if there is to be a long-term reduction in attendance at A&E departments and GP surgeries. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and to long stays in hospital. This course is designed to provide an overview of the accident problem and an insight into injury prevention in critical areas.

The course is intended for:

Accident Prevention Officers
Community Care Providers
Home Care Staff
Home Carers
Voluntary Care Providers
Environmental Health Officers
Trading Standards Officers
Fire Prevention Officers
Health Promotion officers
Community Workers / Services
Health Visitors
Social Workers
Housing Officers
Residential Home Staff
Home Improvement Agencies

Prior knowledge
None required

Course Content

Home safety in context
Causes of home accidents to older people - behavioural, environmental, physical
Cost of home accidents – psychological, financial
The Ageing Process – accidents and older people
Types of accidents to older people
Risk assessment
Effective accident prevention and interventions
Evaluation of practice

Qualification and Certification
All delegates will receive a RoSPA certificate of training on completion of the one-day course. This course qualifies for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points, if applicable.

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Related information:

The Home Safety [Home Safety] section of the web site has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of home safety, in addition to details of our current campaigns, resources, conferences and home safety around the UK.

Call: +44 (0)121 248 2233 (Birmingham) +44 (0)131 449 9378 (Edinburgh) Email: training@rospa.com

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