Who is Eligible

Credentialed helping professionals who provide care to patients at risk of falling, have done so for at least 12 months, and have specialized training in fall risk assessment and prevention, including:

1. Home Care Provider
2. Nurse Practitioner (NP)
3. Personal Care Assistant
4. Physician
5. Registered Nurse (non-Psychiatric Nurse)
6. Occupational Therapist
7. Physical Therapist
8. And more!

Learn more about who can become certified from our detailed list of eligible CFPS professionals.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 12 hours of continued education in specific fall prevention topics. Learn more about CFPS certification training requirements.

Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CFPS certification include:

1. Improving Outcomes in Older Adults with Fall Prevention Essentials: Certification for Rehab Professionals by PESI - Certification Included!
2. Fall Prevention Specialist Certification Course by PESI - Certification Fee Included!
3. Fall Prevention Specialist Certification Course: Fall-proof Your Patients with Today's Best Practices-Certification Included!
4. Reduce Fall Risk & Improve Functional Mobility by PESI - Certification Included!
5. Fall Prevention Certification Training for Healthcare Professionals by PESI - Certification Included!

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for CFPS certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.

Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer continuing education, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application payment of 99.99 USD online
3. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate

Renewal

To maintain CFPS certification, a renewal is required. After your initial 1-year certification, you have the option to renew for 1, 2 or 3 years. A 1-year renewal requires 6 clock hours of fall prevention-focused training since you were last certified; a 2-year renewal requires 12 clock hours, and a 3-year renewal requires 18 hours.

Sample CFPS renewal trainings include:

1. Aging Patients: Fall Prevention and Infection Control Challenges by PESI
2. Fall Prevention Challenges: Real Solutions to Reduce Falls, Prevent Injuries and Limit Liability by PESI
3. Geriatric Pharmacology by PESI
4. Ambulation, Balance and Falls in Older Adults by HomeCEU
5. Balance and Stabilization Training by HomeCEU
6. Brace for the Falls of an Aging Nation by HomeCEU
7. Client Safety: Preventing Falls and the Use of Restraints by cnaZone
8. Comprehensive Management of Falls in Older Adults by SUMMIT Professional Education
9. Coordinated Care Plan to Prevent Older Adult Falls by Quantum Units Education
10. Current Concepts in Fall Prevention and Balance Reeducation for the Geriatric Population by HomeCEU
11. Fall Prevention Strategies by SUMMIT Professional Education
12. Fall Prevention Training Bundle by Pedagogy
13. Fall Risk Assessment in Acute Care by SUMMIT Professional Education
14. Healing Effects of Physical Activity and Movement by Allegra Learning Solutions
15. Healthy Aging by Allegra Learning Solutions
16. How Classes of Medications Impact Falls by SUMMIT Professional Education
17. How to Safely Transport a Client by cnaZone
18. Physical Activity and Healthy Aging by Allegra Learning Solutions

Renewal Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
3. Remit your CFPS renewal fee online

Learn more about renewing your CFPS certification with Evergreen Certifications.