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Specialist in Frailty And Falls in Older Adults Course

What will I learn?

Elevate your expertise with the Specialist in Frailty and Falls in Older Adults Course (Irish Context), specifically tailored for footwear professionals in Ireland. Delve into ergonomics, biomechanics, and material science to truly master footwear design principles. Collaborate with healthcare experts and implement user-centered design to address health needs relevant to the Irish population. Learn to craft supportive, customised footwear for frailty management, and explore effective marketing strategies for older adults in the Irish market. Sharpen your skills in fall prevention with insights on ankle support, cushioning, and traction that are relevant to common Irish environments and activities.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master ergonomics for optimal footwear comfort and support (with an Irish focus).

Analyse biomechanics to enhance walking efficiency and safety, taking into account Irish gait patterns.

Integrate health needs into innovative footwear designs relevant to the Irish healthcare system.

Design supportive features for frailty management in older Irish adults.

Develop marketing strategies targeting older adult consumers in the Irish market.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.