Systemic & Musculoskeletal Risk Factors and Management in Older Adults

CPD Points : 2

CEU Points awarded: 2 General, Level 1

• Presenter: Dr Rina Pandya      
• MCQ’s: 5 MCQ’s 
• Attendees: Healthcare Professionals
• Fee: R470
• CEU’s: 2 general CEU (Level 1)
• Accreditation Number: TBC

Course Description

Master Falls Prevention with Evidence-Based Strategies

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, reduced independence, and hospitalisation in older adults. As clinicians, understanding why falls occur — and how to effectively assess and manage risk — is essential.

This course is designed to give you a practical, evidence-based framework to confidently assess, manage, and prevent falls in the older adult population.

What You’ll Learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifactorial nature of falls, including:

• Physiological and age-related changes
• Musculoskeletal contributors
• Environmental risk factors
• Medication-related influences

You’ll also develop the clinical skills to:

• Perform comprehensive falls assessments
• Identify key red flags and high-risk presentations
• Implement targeted, patient-specific intervention strategies
• Apply the latest NICE guidelines in daily practice
• Use validated outcome measures to track risk and progress

Why This Course Matters

Falls prevention is not a one-size-fits-all approach. This course bridges the gap between theory and clinical application, helping you:

✔ Improve patient safety and outcomes
✔ Enhance your clinical reasoning and decision-making
✔ Deliver evidence-based care with confidence
✔ Measure intervention effectiveness with validated tools