Online 'Live'& E-Learning Training Courses

Fit For Life deliver evidence-based training courses to promote best practice techniques and maximum independence for the Older Adults we work with. We run our innovative training courses remotely 'Live' online or you can access our interactive E-Learning courses at a time that is suitable to you.

Our evidence-based exercise Instructor for the Older Adult courses have been developed through our years of experience to enable attendees to upskill to understand how to safely deliver fun and effective group exercise classes to the Older Adults they work with.

Our Falls Prevention Courses provide a comprehensive understanding of falls risk factors and best practice interventions. Whether you are a practicing Therapist, Nurse, Activities Coordinator or Health Care Assistant we have a course tailored to you!

Online Exercise Instructor & Physical Activity Courses

We have updated the evidence-based course content and are excited that you can complete our course from your workplace or home! This course has mixture of live interactive online sessions and self-directed online modules.

See below for more information on the current courses available.

Online Falls Prevention Courses

Fit For Life have and will continue to invest a considerable amount of our resources to prevent and reduce the amount of falls that take place in healthcare facilities and in the community.

We are constantly liaising and collaborating with international experts in this area to ensure that our training gives you the most up to date and effective interventions for all environments.

So whether you are a healthcare professional/therapist looking to upskill in this very important area of older adult care, or a carer or family member; these courses will give you the most up to date clinical information with practical tips to put this information into practice to help reduce and prevent falls.

To find out more about Falls courses click below or here!

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy involves evaluating, diagnosing and treating a range of injuries, disorders and disabilities in order to optimize the person’s mobility and functional capacity. Our chartered physiotherapists are graduate level healthcare practitioners specializing in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiac conditions. They provide a broad range of assessment and therapy services specifically developed for the older adult population. Physiotherapy Services Include: ½ Day Inhouse Physiotherapy Services for Nursing Homes: ½ day weekly (3-4hrs). Extended Inhouse Physiotherapy Service for Nursing Homes: e.g. 2 ½ days p/week. Private Inhouse Physiotherapy sessions: Individual residents can book private appointments with our physiotherapists weekly. Falls Risk Assessments. *All of these services are carried out by Chartered Physiotherapists, members of the I.S.C.P.
Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is designed to promote health, prevent injury or disability and develops, improves or sustains an individual’s level of independence. The most common referrals for our OT services include: Seating and pressure relief. Positioning and the prevention of contractures. Assisting activities of daily living (ADL’s) e.g. showering, eating, correct use of aids. Recommendations for environmental changes to assist ADL’s. Occupational Therapy Services Include: ½ Day inhouse Occupational Therapy Services for Nursing Homes: ½ day weekly (3-4hrs). Extended inhouse Occupational Therapy Services for Nursing Homes: e.g. 2 ½ days p/week. Private Inhouse Occupational Therapy sessions: Individual residents can book private appointments with our occupational therapists weekly. Falls Risk Assessments. *All of these services are carried out by Occupational Therapists, members of the A.O.T.I. (Assoc. of Occupational Therapists of Ireland).
Fit For Life - Group Exercise Therapy – Fitness Classes for Older Adults

Fit For Life have been delivering researched based group exercise therapy since 2001. Group exercise has been extensively researched and is highly recommended as an ideal form of physical activity especially for the older adult. Fit For Life’s experience and expertise has led to the development of successful exercise intervention for older adults at all levels of physical ability. We deliver progressive, innovative and fun group exercise classes for older adults ensuring that benefits are gained by all who participate in our programmes. The benefits of physical activity include staying independent if possible. We all know the importance of independence and we work with people as this becomes more challenging. We ensure that individuals achieve their own potential, providing support with personal goals, and best practice interventions to achieve these goals. A Fit For Life group exercise class will be: Researched, designed and developed from years of experience and expertise. Measured – individual assessments are made prior, during and post 12 weeks block of classes to measure progress. Able to cater for specific populations and medical conditions and for participants of different levels of ability or fitness. Fun, social, innovative and easily tailored to all participants. Delivered by a certified Fit For Life trainer. Group Exercise Therapy Services Include: Groups adapted to all levels of capabilities: Nursing Home/Day-care Populations Stand Strong Balance and Falls prevention classes: Community & Fit for Life Clinic Physical and Cognitive Classes; Suitable for Alzheimer’s and related dementia. To find out more click here or call 01-2137915 to speak to one of our senior management team about your bespoke requirements.
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia – Group and Individual Exercise Therapy

We have developed programmes that are suitable for varying levels of cognitive impairment. Our aims and goals improve physical function, reducing the risk of falls and improving mood and levels of agitation. We introduce equipment with our programmes that have very positive results with this population, creating socially engaging environments and positive stimulation. We introduce programmes that combine endurance exercise, functional exercise and social games. What is important is that our therapists know the clients and provide meaningful activities that ensure a person-centered intervention. Thus, providing a specific session to the client’s needs and abilities. Using this approach and having flexible programmes that can be adapted when required our therapists have the experience and know how to consistently deliver effective and engaging programmes. Please click here or call us on 01-2137915 to speak to one of our senior managers.
Allied Therapies

Physical Therapy Physical Therapy is a healthcare profession which involves the treatment or management of pain, disability and impaired movement by means of massage, myofascial techniques, joints mobilizations and exercise therapy. Our Physical Therapists are graduate level healthcare practitioners, who work to restore full normal movement and to reduce or eliminate pain resulting from injury, infirmity and from medical conditions. *All of these services are carried out by Physical Therapists, members of the IAPT (Irish Assoc. of Physical Therapists). Athletic Therapy A Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT) is a graduate level (BSc, level 8 NFQ) healthcare practitioner specializing in musculoskeletal management, exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness. This therapist specializes in evidence-based assessment, treatment and advanced rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Your Certified Athletic Therapist will complete a comprehensive assessment of your presenting condition and contributing factors. This may include physical tests for range of motion, strength and specific special tests of the involved body parts as appropriate. Your CAT will then develop, implement, review and progress a treatment and rehabilitation plan with you. Your treatment plan may include manual therapies such as massage, myofascial/soft tissue release techniques, trigger point dry needling, joint mobilizations and/or electro or thermotherapies or taping techniques. And it will almost definitely include a home rehabilitation and exercise program which may focus on developing strength, range of motion, improving your balance and decreasing your falls risk! *All of these services are carried out by Certified Athletic Therapists, members of A.R.T.I. (Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland) and BASRAT (British Assoc. of Sports Rehabilitators & Trainers).

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy involves evaluating, diagnosing and treating a range of injuries, disorders and disabilities in order to optimize the person’s mobility and functional capacity. Our chartered physiotherapists are graduate level healthcare practitioners specializing in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiac conditions. They provide a broad range of assessment and therapy services specifically developed for the older adult population. Physiotherapy Services Include: ½ Day Inhouse Physiotherapy Services for Nursing Homes: ½ day weekly (3-4hrs). Extended Inhouse Physiotherapy Service for Nursing Homes: e.g. 2 ½ days p/week. Private Inhouse Physiotherapy sessions: Individual residents can book private appointments with our physiotherapists weekly. Falls Risk Assessments. *All of these services are carried out by Chartered Physiotherapists, members of the I.S.C.P.
Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is designed to promote health, prevent injury or disability and develops, improves or sustains an individual’s level of independence. The most common referrals for our OT services include: Seating and pressure relief. Positioning and the prevention of contractures. Assisting activities of daily living (ADL’s) e.g. showering, eating, correct use of aids. Recommendations for environmental changes to assist ADL’s. Occupational Therapy Services Include: ½ Day inhouse Occupational Therapy Services for Nursing Homes: ½ day weekly (3-4hrs). Extended inhouse Occupational Therapy Services for Nursing Homes: e.g. 2 ½ days p/week. Private Inhouse Occupational Therapy sessions: Individual residents can book private appointments with our occupational therapists weekly. Falls Risk Assessments. *All of these services are carried out by Occupational Therapists, members of the A.O.T.I. (Assoc. of Occupational Therapists of Ireland).
Fit For Life - Group Exercise Therapy – Fitness Classes for Older Adults

Fit For Life have been delivering researched based group exercise therapy since 2001. Group exercise has been extensively researched and is highly recommended as an ideal form of physical activity especially for the older adult. Fit For Life’s experience and expertise has led to the development of successful exercise intervention for older adults at all levels of physical ability. We deliver progressive, innovative and fun group exercise classes for older adults ensuring that benefits are gained by all who participate in our programmes. The benefits of physical activity include staying independent if possible. We all know the importance of independence and we work with people as this becomes more challenging. We ensure that individuals achieve their own potential, providing support with personal goals, and best practice interventions to achieve these goals. A Fit For Life group exercise class will be: Researched, designed and developed from years of experience and expertise. Measured – individual assessments are made prior, during and post 12 weeks block of classes to measure progress. Able to cater for specific populations and medical conditions and for participants of different levels of ability or fitness. Fun, social, innovative and easily tailored to all participants. Delivered by a certified Fit For Life trainer. Group Exercise Therapy Services Include: Groups adapted to all levels of capabilities: Nursing Home/Day-care Populations Stand Strong Balance and Falls prevention classes: Community & Fit for Life Clinic Physical and Cognitive Classes; Suitable for Alzheimer’s and related dementia. To find out more click here or call 01-2137915 to speak to one of our senior management team about your bespoke requirements.
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia – Group and Individual Exercise Therapy

We have developed programmes that are suitable for varying levels of cognitive impairment. Our aims and goals improve physical function, reducing the risk of falls and improving mood and levels of agitation. We introduce equipment with our programmes that have very positive results with this population, creating socially engaging environments and positive stimulation. We introduce programmes that combine endurance exercise, functional exercise and social games. What is important is that our therapists know the clients and provide meaningful activities that ensure a person-centered intervention. Thus, providing a specific session to the client’s needs and abilities. Using this approach and having flexible programmes that can be adapted when required our therapists have the experience and know how to consistently deliver effective and engaging programmes. Please click here or call us on 01-2137915 to speak to one of our senior managers.
Allied Therapies

Physical Therapy Physical Therapy is a healthcare profession which involves the treatment or management of pain, disability and impaired movement by means of massage, myofascial techniques, joints mobilizations and exercise therapy. Our Physical Therapists are graduate level healthcare practitioners, who work to restore full normal movement and to reduce or eliminate pain resulting from injury, infirmity and from medical conditions. *All of these services are carried out by Physical Therapists, members of the IAPT (Irish Assoc. of Physical Therapists). Athletic Therapy A Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT) is a graduate level (BSc, level 8 NFQ) healthcare practitioner specializing in musculoskeletal management, exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness. This therapist specializes in evidence-based assessment, treatment and advanced rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Your Certified Athletic Therapist will complete a comprehensive assessment of your presenting condition and contributing factors. This may include physical tests for range of motion, strength and specific special tests of the involved body parts as appropriate. Your CAT will then develop, implement, review and progress a treatment and rehabilitation plan with you. Your treatment plan may include manual therapies such as massage, myofascial/soft tissue release techniques, trigger point dry needling, joint mobilizations and/or electro or thermotherapies or taping techniques. And it will almost definitely include a home rehabilitation and exercise program which may focus on developing strength, range of motion, improving your balance and decreasing your falls risk! *All of these services are carried out by Certified Athletic Therapists, members of A.R.T.I. (Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland) and BASRAT (British Assoc. of Sports Rehabilitators & Trainers).

Online 'Live'& E-Learning Training Courses

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Online Falls Prevention Courses