Continuing Education 
 

Falls in the Aged Adult: Risk Assessment & Evaluation for the Prevention of Falls


Synop

 
 
Join Dr. Kevin Percuoco for this one-hour class designed to help the practicing chiropractor. In this class, he will discuss the chiropractor's role in fall assessment and prevention. Dr. Percuoco will address risk indicators, screening, prevention, and activity guidelines.
 

 

   

Module 1 
  • Prevalence, consequences, and societal impact 
  • Fall risk indicators
  • STEADI Algorithm
  • Quiz

   

   

Module 2
  • Observation- a key factor in assessment
  • Medication and effects
  • Assessments and Tests
  • Quiz

   

   

Module 3
  • Talking about fall prevention with patients
  • Recommendations
  • Quiz

   

   

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Kevin Percuoco, D.C., Cert. MDT

Release Date: Feb 22, 2024
Course Expiration Date: Dec 31, 2024

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz.  You must view the video prior to taking the quiz. 
 
FOR HELP: If you have technical issues, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 1-800-452-5032 or email at continuinged@palmer.edu. 
 
DISCLAIMER: While Palmer College of Chiropractic endeavors to bring diverse topics and viewpoints for continuing education options for Doctors of Chiropractic, the opinions of presenters do not necessarily represent the views of Palmer College.

CE Hours

1.00