| "Stepping On" Fall Prevention Training Become a Program Facilitator Stepping On is a multifaceted falls-prevention program for the community-residing elderly. About 30% of older people who fall lose their self-confidence and start to go out less often. Inactivity leads to social isolation and loss of muscle strength and balance, increasing the risk of falling. Stepping On aims to break that cycle, engaging people is a range of relevant fall preventive strategies. Stepping On content draws on current evidence for falls prevention. The program has been proven to reduce falls. This Course is designed for Health Professionals (minimum qualification Aged care Certificate IV), experienced group educators who have completed the Stepping On one day facilitator training. Participants will also be required to watch a Stepping on Program outside of the course, preferably before training. Guest speakers who attend the training need only observe the portion of the Stepping On training relevant to them. Participants must speak English and be fluent (written and spoken).The potential facilitator will need to have insights into the beliefs and values of the older person. It is desirable that the Participant works part time or has a job description that can allow the Stepping On program to be incorporated into their work load. The following steps are needed to achieve competency as a facilitator: - Complete the Introductory Course
- Run a program for 7 weeks as a co-facilitator
- Facilitate a 7 week program
- Complete the Advanced Course
For more details, or if you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please review the pdf attachment below. | 
