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Specialist in Frailty And Falls in Older Adults Course

What will I learn?

Level up your skills with the Specialist in Frailty and Falls in Older Adults Course, geared towards footwear professionals. Delve into ergonomics, biomechanics, and material science to become a whiz at footwear design principles. Work together with healthcare experts and use user-centred design to tackle health needs. Learn to create supportive, bespoke footwear for managing frailty, and check out marketing strategies for older adults. Sharpen your skills in preventing falls with tips on ankle support, cushioning, and grip.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master ergonomics for maximum footwear comfort and support.

Analyse biomechanics to improve walking efficiency and safety.

Incorporate health needs into innovative footwear designs.

Design supportive features for frailty management in seniors.

Develop marketing strategies targeting older adult consumers.

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 it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.