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Exercise for the Prevention of Falls & Injuries in Frailer Older People Course

(SPECIALIST TRAINING FOR POSTURAL STABILITY INSTRUCTORS)

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CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY AND GUIDE LINES

The following guidelines have been drawn up to ensure that professional roles, skills/competencies and experience are matched to the needs involved in supervising falls prevention exercise with this vulnerable client group. These guidelines are intended to act as markers to ensure the highest possible entry standards of practice as well as to indicate the level at which the course is aimed.   There is, however, some flexibility in this relatively new area of expertise; every application will be considered individually.

It is important to note that this course is designed for those with a prior history of learning at an advanced level and who have some background of exercise delivery with older people. Each day runs from 9am to 6pm (54 contact hours) and there is approximately 100 hours of non-contact revision and learning time.   There are three main assessments, a theory examination, a practical assessment backed by a session plan and self-evaluation and a case study on a “faller” must be performed, so a high level of commitment is necessary to complete the qualification.   People being released from work commitments must be supported by their workplace in order to complete the qualification and those who are self-employed must recognise the need for putting aside time for revision and the case study on top of the days they are attending the course.

Generic All candidates will need to have evidence of prior learning in ~ •  basic anatomy and physiology •  the health benefits of physical activity •  First Aid and CPR Evidence of current CPR certification must be produced to obtain this PSI qualification

Exercise and Fitness Professionals

Exercise instructors will need ~ •  evidence of recognised qualifications and training in ageing and exercise •  evidence of experience of delivery of exercise sessions for older populations within the    previous 2 years •  evidence of observation of a falls specialist programme within a hospital or primary care    setting •  evidence of professional registration i.e. The Fitness Register •  a reference from a senior colleague working in the fields of health and fitness

Leisure Managers wishing to attend to increase knowledge and understanding will need ~ •  evidence of recognised qualifications and training in the management of sport,    recreation and leisure •  evidence of experience of management of physical activity programmes within a    recreation and leisure setting •  evidence of training in management of special populations within a recreation and    leisure setting •  evidence of professional registration •  a reference from a senior colleague in recreation management

Health Care Professionals

Physiotherapists will need ~ •  evidence of a relevant caseload e.g. specialists in elderly care, orthopaedics etc •  evidence of experience of delivery or commitment to delivery and/or supervision of    delivery of exercise, to frailer older people in their work setting

Occupational therapists ~ •  evidence of a relevant caseload e.g. specialists in elderly care, orthopaedics etc •  evidence of working within the therapies or with a senior physiotherapist on the   exercise aspects of the management plan

Therapy / Rehabilitation / Health Care Assistants or Support Workers or Nurses will need ~ •  evidence of previous training in ageing and exercise or recent advanced level learning •  evidence of experience of, or commitment to, delivery of exercise to frailer older people    in the health setting •  evidence of being supervised by a physiotherapist or of working within the therapies •  willingness to undertake an appropriate access course if necessary •  reference from a senior staff member or colleague within the therapies

Health managers will need ~ •  evidence of recognised qualifications and training in the management of health    organisations •  evidence of experience in management within the health service or other health    organisations •  evidence of professional registration

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