Falls Risk Assessment Training (Online) | ACT4Health

Is Your Care Centre or Nursing Home Ready to Prevent Falls?

Falls are the #1 cause of injury, hospitalization, and loss of independence among older adults in care settings. Whether you are setting up a new care centre or nursing home, or already operating one, having a proper fall risk assessment protocol in place is non-negotiable — for resident safety, family trust, and regulatory compliance.

This online training by ACT4Health (University of Malaya spin-off) gives you and your care team the exact tools and knowledge to assess, prevent, and manage fall risks among your residents — using screening tools validated for the Malaysian population.

Built for Care Centre & Nursing Home Operators

This course is designed specifically for:

• Entrepreneurs and investors setting up a care centre or nursing home — get the right safety protocols in place before you open your doors
• Existing nursing home and care centre operators — upskill your team and standardize your fall risk assessment process
• Nurse managers, care managers, and home nursing operators
• Home caregivers supporting older adults in the community

What You Will Learn

• How to conduct a structured falls risk assessment using validated screening tools
• How to identify intrinsic risks (balance, mobility, cognition, mood, medications) and extrinsic risks (environmental hazards)
• How to implement preventive interventions and safety measures for high-risk residents
• When and how to refer residents to healthcare specialists for further evaluation
• How to use assessment findings to develop individualized care and prevention plans

Course Modules

Topic 1: Cognition — How cognitive decline increases fall risk and what to look for

Topic 2: Hypotension — Recognizing postural hypotension as a hidden fall trigger

Topic 3: Gait, Balance & Strength — Practical assessment of mobility and physical stability

Topic 4: Mood — How depression and anxiety silently raise fall risk

Topic 5: Social Participation — The link between isolation, confidence, and fall incidents

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. The screening tools in this course are evidence-based and validated for the Malaysian population — 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 Operators Gain

• A ready-to-use fall risk assessment framework for your facility
• Confidence to meet care quality and safety standards expected by regulators and families
• Reduced fall incidents, liability exposure, and hospitalization costs
• A more competent, professional care team
• A stronger reputation as a safe, trusted care provider in your community