Course Description
Direct support professionals need to do everything they can to reduce the risk factors that lead to a slip, trip or fall accident by individuals with developmental disabilities.This course covers the prevention of common types of slips, trips and falls as well as the risk factors that can lead to accidents. By the end of this training, you will be able to:
-Identify a slip, trip or fall (STF) accident
-Explain why STF accidents occur
-Explain how STF accidents occur
-Outline ways to prevent STF accidents
-Explain how to handle an STF accident if one occurs
