The Balance & Fall Prevention Professional Credential was designed to support experienced PTs as clinical and community fall prevention leaders.

  • Directly and immediately apply evidence-based principles in your practice.

  • Advocate for local community programs.

About the Course

The Balance & Fall Prevention Professional Credential is designed for physical therapists who are ready to improve the lives of their older patient community. This course provides a solid foundation through a series of educational components completed over a 12-month period. 

Two courses of two days each will take you beyond examination tools and interventions towards expertise in the science of balance and aspects of fall prevention, particularly for community-dwelling older adults.

Newport News, VA

Riverside Health College of Health Sciences

Participants will attend two courses on May 2 - 4 and October 24 - 26, 2025 at Riverside Health College of Health Sciences. Additionally, participants will register for a skills check time slot at Course 1 and a Practical Exam time slot at Course 2.

Register for Balance & Falls

All registrations will be audited based upon APTA Geriatrics member status.