CourseEmergencyFallsMedications

After a fall — head injury rules, what to track, and when to seek care (Advanced)

Advanced course with a post-fall protocol: head injury rules (especially on blood thinners), symptom tracking, and when to seek urgent or emergency care

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Use a step-by-step protocol after a fall
  • Know head injury warning signs and blood-thinner considerations
  • Document symptoms and timing for clinicians
  • Reduce repeat-fall risk with immediate environment fixes

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Head injury risk is higher if a person is on blood thinners.

Question 2

2. An urgent red flag after a fall is…

Question 3

3. A tracking item is…