Osteoporosis is a long-term condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It affects millions of people in the UK—particularly older adults—and plays a major role in falls, fractures, and reduced independence. This free Osteoporosis Awareness online course has been designed to help health and social care professionals understand osteoporosis, identify risks, and support people living with the condition.
By learning more about bone health and prevention, you can make a real difference to the quality of life of those you support.
Why Take This eLearning Course?
Bone health is an essential yet often overlooked part of wellbeing in later life. Many people live with osteoporosis without realising it until a fracture occurs. As a health or social care professional, having the knowledge to recognise risks, promote prevention, and provide appropriate support is vital.
Here’s why this course is right for you:
- Understand osteoporosis clearly: Learn how bones change with age and what causes them to become weaker.
- Recognise risk factors: Identify the lifestyle, dietary, and medical factors that contribute to bone loss.
- Support healthy living: Discover how nutrition, exercise, and medication can help maintain strong bones.
- Practical application: Learn how to reduce falls, manage pain, and provide emotional and practical support for people living with osteoporosis.
- Stay informed: Access trusted information from UK health sources, including the Royal Osteoporosis Society and the NHS.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define osteoporosis and osteopenia, and describe how they affect bone structure.
- Recognise who is most at risk of developing osteoporosis.
- Identify the key causes and risk factors, including hormonal changes, diet, and lifestyle.
- Understand methods of diagnosis and assessment.
- Promote prevention through diet, exercise, and appropriate supplementation.
- Describe common treatments and medications used to strengthen bones.
- Support individuals living with osteoporosis through pain management, fall prevention, and community resources.
- Understand the role of social care in supporting at-risk individuals and coordinating referrals.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for anyone working in or studying health and social care, including:
- Carers and support workers supporting older adults or those at risk of falls.
- Health and social care professionals involved in care planning or rehabilitation.
- Team leaders and managers overseeing care home or community services.
- Students and learners wanting to understand age-related health conditions.
No prior medical knowledge is required. The course provides a clear, accessible introduction for all care professionals.
FAQ
What does the course cover?
The course explores what osteoporosis is, its causes, how to prevent it, and how to support people living with it through safe and effective care practices.
Can I apply what I learn immediately?
Yes. The course offers practical advice on fall prevention, diet, exercise, and patient support that you can use straight away.
How long will it take?
It’s a self-paced course that typically takes 1 hour to complete, depending on your learning style and schedule.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. On completion, you’ll receive a certificate of learning.
Is this course relevant to UK health and social care?
Absolutely. It aligns with UK best practice and uses resources from trusted organisations.
Do I need any prior experience?
No previous experience is needed. The course is suitable for all levels of care professionals.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Our courses are not currently CPD accredited but accreditation is planned.
Osteoporosis awareness saves lives and preserves independence. By understanding how to prevent fractures and support bone health, you can help people live more safely and confidently.
Join this free course today and start building your knowledge of osteoporosis in health and social care.
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Osteoporosis Awareness Training Course CPD Accredited and Government Funding
We’re working on getting this Osteoporosis Awareness Training Course CPD accredited, and any course that’s approved will be clearly labelled as CPD accredited on the site. Not every health and social care course has to be accredited to help you meet CQC expectations – what matters is that staff are competent, confident and properly trained for their roles under Regulation 18. Our courses are built to support those requirements, and because they’re not government funded there are no eligibility checks or ID needed – you can enrol and start learning straight away.
