Risk Assessment in the Home

Course Description:

In this course you will learn how to identify common hazards and assess and report risks. Strategies that minimise risks in a client’s home will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of assessing risk when providing care to a client in the home environment
• Explain how to identify, assess and report common hazards and risks
• Discuss strategies to minimise risks in the client’s home

Who is this course appropriate for:

This course is appropriate for all staff who work in home care.

Continuing Professional Development Hours:

Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.

You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.

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