Otago Exercise Training (Online) | ACT4Health

Is Your Team Equipped to Reduce Falls in Older Adults by 35%?

Falls among older adults are preventable — and the Otago Exercise Program is one of the most powerful tools to do it. Evidence-based and internationally validated, the Otago Exercise has been shown to reduce falls by 35% among high-risk older adults.

This online training by ACT4Health (University of Malaya spin-off) gives healthcare professionals and caregivers the competency to deliver the Otago Exercise Program — whether individually or in a group setting, in the home, outpatient, or community environment.

Built for Healthcare Professionals & Caregivers Working with Older Adults

This course is designed specifically for:

• Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists — deliver Otago Exercise confidently in clinical or community settings
• Nurses and Medical Practitioners (Geriatricians, Family Physicians, General Practitioners) — integrate fall prevention into your care protocols
• Social Workers and Rehabilitationists — support older adults with structured, evidence-based exercise
• Caregivers and care centre staff — learn to guide older adults through safe, effective fall prevention exercises
• Any professional or researcher closely working with older adults living in the community

What You Will Learn

• The basic theory and evidence base behind the Otago Exercise Program
• How to correctly perform and demonstrate each Otago strength and balance exercise
• How to deliver the program individually or in a group setting
• How to apply the Otago Exercise in home, outpatient, and community settings
• How to identify high-risk older adults who will benefit most from the program

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Otago Exercise — Evidence base, program overview, and fall prevention principles

Module 2: Strength Exercises — Step-by-step guidance on lower limb strengthening exercises for older adults

Module 3: Balance Exercises — Progressive balance training techniques to reduce fall risk

Module 4: Walking Program — Structuring a safe and effective walking plan as part of the Otago program

Module 5: Delivery & Application — How to deliver the program individually or in groups, across different care settings

Why ACT4Health?

ACT4Health is a University of Malaya spin-off led by Prof. Dr. Tan Maw Pin, Consultant Geriatrician at UMMC and Malaysia's leading expert in ageing research. Our trainers are experienced clinicians who bring real-world geriatric care expertise into every training session — not generic international templates.

Course Details

• Medium: English
• Platform: Google Classroom
• Format: 100% online, self-paced
• Access: 30 days course materials + 1 month trainer support
• Assessment: Submit within 7 days of completion; results in 5 working days
• Certification: E-Certificate awarded upon successful completion

What You Gain

• Competency to deliver the Otago Exercise Program in your practice or care setting
• Confidence to reduce fall incidents by up to 35% among your older adult clients
• A practical, ready-to-use fall prevention exercise framework
• Skills to deliver the program individually or in group sessions
• A stronger professional profile as a fall prevention specialist for older adults