NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches
Sep 19, 2025 Open Allied Health Nursing Public Health
Description
Observe NC Falls Prevention Awareness Week as you join others at this annual interprofessional conference for falls prevention with hi-tech and lo-tech approaches. This is a collaboration of MAHEC with the NC Falls Prevention Coalition (NCFPC) and the WNC Falls Prevention Coalition. NCFPC/Standing Strong has also provided an educational grant to support this conference.
This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734 Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government. The Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support for this activity.
In Collaboration with
Target Audience
Aging Services Professionals, Healthcare Professionals, and Older Adult Community Volunteers
Objectives
- Describe ways lo-tech approaches to falls prevention can be incorporated into your work setting
- List ways technology can enhance falls prevention
- Identify regional, state, and national resources for falls prevention
Faculty
- Mona Azarbayjani, PhD
- Ellen Bailey, MA, MPH
- Marie Dagger, MS, OTR/L, CDCP
- Robert Gerken, CPM, CAPS
- Shannon Jones, EMT-B
- Liz Kemp, MS, MHL, ACSM-CEP
- Tammy Koger, MS, CPM
- Brea S. Kuykendall, MHS
- Roberto Melani, MBA
- Jane L. Morse, PT, DPT, GCS
- Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RD
- Weyland M. Prebor
- Lori Schrodt, PT, MS, PhD
- Scott Socha, CPed
- Hamed Tabkhi, BS, MS, PhD
- Janice Williams, MSEd
- Kristina Wolfe, PT
Sessions
2025 NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches - In-Person
9/19 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
2025 NC Falls Prevention Conference: Hi- and Lo-Tech Approaches - Live Webinar
9/19 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Credits
You may need to click the plus signs below to see the credits offered for each session.
.000
Self-Reported Credit:
Occupational Therapist/ Assistant- As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. 6.50 CCAs. Please select contact hours for your certificate.
.000
Self-Reported Credit:
Nurses - MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an acceptable provider for continuing education per the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Please select contact hours for your certificate.
.700 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.7 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
6.500 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.5 Contact Hours.
6.500 NCBPTE Contact Hours
MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE 6.5 contact hours.
.000
Self-Reported Credit:
Occupational Therapist/ Assistant- As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. 6.50 CCAs. Please select contact hours for your certificate.
.000
Self-Reported Credit:
Nurses - MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an acceptable provider for continuing education per the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Please select contact hours for your certificate.
.700 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.7 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
6.500 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.5 Contact Hours.
6.500 NCBPTE Contact Hours
MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE 6.5 contact hours.
Fees
$65.00 Early Registration Fee - Aging Services Professionals
Applies 7/1/25–9/12/25
$145.00 Early Registration Fee - Healthcare Professionals
Applies 7/1/25–9/12/25
$35.00 Early Registration Fee - Non-profit Exhibitor Reps, Students or Community-based Older Adult Volunteers
Applies 7/1/25–9/12/25
$80.00 Registration Fee - Aging Services Professionals
Applies 9/13/25–9/19/25
$160.00 Registration Fee - Healthcare Professionals
Applies 9/13/25–9/19/25
$50.00 Registration Fee - Non-profit Exhibitor Reps, Students or Community-based Older Adult Volunteers
Applies 9/13/25–9/19/25
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