Introduction to the Program

By being knowledgeable about the most common causes of TECH you will be able to develop plans to help prevent them, making you a valuable asset to your work team”

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The loss of certain faculties of the elderly makes them more prone to falls, which in addition to causing severe pain can have more serious consequences that lead to hospitalization and treatment by nursing staff.

Such personnel must be prepared to act quickly to prevent further complications in the fall, as well as be knowledgeable about the cause of the fall in order to assist the patient in recovery and prevention of future incidents of the same nature.

For this reason, this Postgraduate certificate is equipped with numerous topics that deal with the causes of a fall, as well as a complete approach to the consequences, assessment and immediate care of the fall. All of this provides the nursing professional with the necessary tools to treat elderly patients who have this type of accident.

In addition, the program is completely online, so that students can take it without having to sacrifice or put aside their professional or personal work. All the syllabus is available from the first day of the course, so it can be downloaded from any device with an internet connection.

You will be able to balance your personal and professional life with the studies of this Postgraduate certificate in Falls in the Elderly”

This Postgraduate certificate in Falls in the Elderly contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

  • Case studies presented by experts in geriatric nursing
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will take the step toward a better future in nursing by knowing first hand the best treatments for Falls in the Elderly"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Get this Postgraduate certificate in Falls in the Elderly directly, without doing a final work or attending classes"

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This qualification will specialize you in a fundamental aspect of geriatric treatment of the elderly"

Syllabus

This qualification has been structured according to the highest TECH quality standards, so a first-class educational methodology has been used so that the student can get the most out of all the teaching provided. By being able to access the entire syllabus, it is the student who decides how and in what order to approach the subject matter, structured in a concise and straightforward manner.

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You have within your reach a very important improvement in the nursing field. Don't miss out and enroll today to specialize in Falls in the Elderly”

Module 1. Falls in the Elderly

1.1. Immediate Attention to the Fall
1.2. Fall Assessment
1.3. Consequences of the Fall
1.4. Cardiovascular Causes of the Fall
1.5. Neurology Causes of the Fall
1.6. Infectious Causes of the Fall
1.7. Respiratory and Endocrine Causes of the Fall
1.8. Digestive Causes of the Fall
1.9. Musculoskeletal Causes of the Fall
1.10. External Aspects of the Fall

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This qualification will be the key that will open doors to better jobs in the field of geriatric care"

Postgraduate Certificate in Falls in the Elderly

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The risk of falls in elderly people is very high and can have serious consequences on their Health due to the fragility of their body. For this reason, it is important that Nursing professionals are specialized in this field to effectively and preventively address the possible problems related to falls in the elderly. That is why TECH has designed this Postgraduate Certificate in Falls in the Elderly, with which you will be updated on the basis of an innovative and updated teaching methodology in the care and assessment of falls in the elderly.

Get updated in the immediate care of elderly people who have suffered a fall

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This Postgraduate Certificate in Falls in the Elderly focuses on the approach to falls in elderly patients from a Nursing perspective, providing you with the tools and knowledge necessary to treat elderly people who have suffered this type of accident. The program agenda includes topics that address the causes of falls, as well as a complete assessment of the consequences and appropriate immediate care. Also, the degree is 100% online, allowing you to access the curriculum from home and distributing the study sessions at your complete convenience.