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Falls prevention in the older person

Who offers the course?

The George Institute for Global Health - a Sydney University affiliated research institute.

Who is this course for?

Postgraduate public health students, public health trainees, health professionals and individuals with an interest in falls prevention in the older person.

What is the level of assumed/required knowledge?

An undergraduate degree and familiarity with the internet and email.

Course overview

The unit will cover the following topics:

  • Aetiology of falls
  • Burden and economic implications of falls in older people
  • Evidence-based falls prevention strategies
  • Falls program development, implementation and evaluation

Course duration

One semester

How is the course assessed?

Assessment includes submission of two written assignments and participation in moderated online discussions scheduled during the semester

Can this course contribute to an academic degree?

Yes - this unit is a postgraduate elective in Public Health.

The unit may be completed by non-award students (ie without enrollment in a full post-graduate degree). Students can also enroll in this course and earn credit to be accrued toward future enrollment in an approved course of study at the University of Sydney. To earn course credit, the student will be required to successfully complete the assessment tasks.

Course delivery

This course is delivered online with interactive online sessions moderated by an expert in the field and practical case studies.

Course cost

2013 course costs to be advised

Course dates

Second Semester 2013

Is this course accredited for CME points?

No

Further information and registration

Please contact the course coordinator

Contact person/Course coordinator

T: 02 9657 0361
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Last updated

December 2012