Specialist Training

Frailty Awareness

The Frailty Awareness course trains UK healthcare professionals to identify, assess, and manage frailty, improving care and quality of life for older adults with reduced physiological resilience.

Frailty is a complex condition affecting a significant proportion of older adults, characterised by reduced physiological resilience and an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. The Frailty Awareness course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to identify, assess, and manage frailty, fostering improved quality of life and care for frail individuals.

This course aligns with UK guidelines and explores person-centred approaches to frailty management, emphasising early identification and holistic care strategies. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Geriatric 5Ms framework, the application of screening tools such as the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), and evidence-based interventions that address physical, cognitive, and social dimensions. The course also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, preventive measures, and ethical considerations in managing frailty.

By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be empowered to deliver tailored, compassionate care that supports independence, mitigates risks, and improves outcomes for frail individuals in diverse healthcare settings.
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Define frailty and identify its key indicators and risk factors.

  • 02

    Assess patients for frailty using evidence-based tools and methodologies.

  • 03

    Implement effective intervention strategies to manage and prevent frailty.

  • 04

    Employ a multidisciplinary approach for the comprehensive care of frail individuals.

  • 05

    Enhance communication and support strategies for patients and their families.

Course Contents

  • Understanding Frailty
  • Identification and Assessment
  • Clinical Manifestations of Frailty
  • Frailty in Different Settings
  • Multidisciplinary Management Approaches
  • Preventing and Mitigating Frailty
  • Ethical and Social Considerations
  • Technological Innovations and Frailty
  • Policy and Healthcare Systems

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course will equip you with a deep understanding of frailty, including how to assess, manage, and prevent it, using a patient-centred and multidisciplinary approach.

It is designed in line with the latest UK healthcare guidelines and protocols, ensuring you receive up-to-date and relevant knowledge.

The course is delivered online through our Learning Management System, offering interactive modules, videos, presentations, downloadable resources, and case studies.

Healthcare professionals working with older adults, including nurses, general practitioners, geriatricians, and social workers, will benefit from this course. It contributes to your professional development by enhancing your competencies in providing care for frail individuals, a growing need in healthcare.

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