Fall Prevention Specialist Certification Course
- PESI
- 7 minutes ago
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Help reduce fall risk and improve quality of life for your clients
Why This Workshop Matters
Falls are one of the most common, and preventable, causes of injury among older adults. As a health professional, you play a vital role in helping clients stay mobile, independent, and safe. The Fall Prevention Specialist Certification equips you with the latest, evidence-based tools to assess fall risk and design individualised prevention strategies that truly make a difference.
Developed and delivered through our education partner PESI, this comprehensive program empowers you to understand the multifactorial causes of falls from physical and cognitive changes to environmental factors, and to confidently apply practical interventions in your professional setting.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this certification training, you will be able to:
Accurately identify and assess fall risk factors in older adults.
Apply screening and assessment tools to determine fall likelihood and severity.
Develop tailored exercise and mobility plans that enhance balance, strength, and coordination.
Integrate environmental, cognitive, and behavioral strategies to reduce fall risk.
Educate clients, caregivers, and families about ongoing fall prevention at home and in care facilities.
Demonstrate best-practice approaches to documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What’s Covered
Throughout this program you’ll explore:
The science of balance, gait, and postural control.
Key physical and neurological contributors to falls.
Functional mobility assessments and balance screening tools.
Evidence-based exercise protocols to restore confidence and stability.
Home and environmental modification strategies.
Communication techniques to support client engagement and adherence.
Program implementation and documentation for long-term success.
Upon completion, you’ll be recognised as a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, backed by PESI and Nexus College Australasia.
Who Should Attend
This certification is ideal for:
Allied health professionals (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Rehabilitation Specialists)
Nurses, Case Managers, and Aged Care Practitioners
Fitness professionals and community health workers supporting older adults
Counsellors, coaches, and wellbeing professionals seeking to expand knowledge in functional independence and ageing wellbeing
Delivery Details
This certification program is delivered online through PESI, allowing you to complete the modules at your own pace.
Participants wishing to gain Nexus College CPD recognition may book a Live Online Assessment Interview to validate learning outcomes for the Australian and broader Asia Pacific context. Successful participants will receive a Nexus College Certificate of Attendance confirming their demonstrated competencies.
Investment & CPD Points
Delivery: Online (self-paced) with optional Live Nexus CPD Assessment
Duration: Approx. 6–8 hours of self-paced study
CPD Recognition: Up to 6 CPD hours (on completion and assessment)
Investment: Standard PESI enrolment fees apply; Nexus CPD Assessment optional
Accreditation Partners
This course is delivered in collaboration with PESI, one of the world’s leading providers of continuing education for health professionals. Nexus College Australasia provides CPD verification and certification for the Asia Pacific region.
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