The Premier Fall Prevention Specialist Certification Course for Professionals
Practical, evidence-based falls prevention training that protects independence and saves lives.
The Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) certification from Age Safe® America equips professionals with real-world skills to identify fall risks, reduce injuries, and create safer living environments for older adults at home and across community settings.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Why Fall Prevention Training Is Essential for Aging Populations
Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization among older adults. Beyond physical harm, falls often trigger loss of independence, early assisted living placement, and long-term health decline.
Professionals who work with older adults are in a unique position to identify risks early and intervene before a fall occurs. Our falls prevention training courses are designed to help you take meaningful, preventive action instead of just reacting after an incident.
With this fall prevention certification, you'll learn how to:
Identify the most common causes of falls in homes and community environments
Recognize environmental, behavioral, and situational risk factors
Apply proven fall prevention strategies backed by aging-in-place best practices
Communicate safety recommendations clearly to older adults, families, and care teams
This training goes beyond theory. You will gain actionable tools you can use immediately in real-world settings.
Become a Trusted Expert in Fall Prevention
The Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) is a nationally recognized credential for professionals who influence safety, housing, care, or services for older adults.
This fall prevention specialist certification course provides structured, aging-focused training in:
Slips, trips, and falls risk factors
Home and environmental safety assessments
Aging-in-place modifications and adaptive solutions
Emergency preparedness and safety planning
Effective communication with older adults and family decision-makers
While aligned with traditional Slips, Trips & Falls training, this certification goes further by addressing the real-life challenges of aging, mobility changes, and home safety.
Who Should Get Certified?
This fall prevention certification is designed for professionals and organizations that regularly serve aging adults across healthcare, housing, and community services.
Home Care Providers, Care Managers & Client Coordinators
Aging-in-Place Specialists, Home Remodelers & Contractors
Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation Professionals
EMTs, Firefighters & Emergency Response Teams
Community Health Workers & Public Health Programs
Senior Living Advisors & Placement Professionals
Real Estate Agents Serving Older Adult Buyers & Sellers
Senior Move Managers & Downsizing Specialists
Non-Medical Home Service Providers
Franchise Owners in Senior-Focused Businesses
No prerequisites required, just a commitment to improving safety and outcomes for aging populations.
Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) Certification
Stand Out as an Expert in Fall Prevention
Equip your team to proactively reduce fall risks, improve safety outcomes, and strengthen your professional services.
What You Will Gain from Our Falls Prevention Training Courses
By completing this certification, you will:
Respected Certification
Earn the nationally recognized SHSS credential
Build Confidence
Build confidence identifying and mitigating fall risks
Practical Skills
Learn how to conduct practical, effective safety assessments
Professional Credibility
Strengthen your professional credibility and service offerings
Greater Value
Deliver greater value to clients, families, and partner organizations
This certification helps position you as a trusted expert in fall prevention and safety.
Fall Prevention Training Program Format & Features
100% online and self-paced
Evidence-based learning modules
Practical tools, checklists, and resources
Real-world scenarios and application
Certificate awarded upon completion
Designed for busy professionals, you can learn on your schedule.
The Numbers Nobody Is Talking About.
41,400 older adults died from falls in 2023 alone — and for women 85+, fall death rates have risen 149% since 2003. This data brief gives professionals the research they need to make the case for structured prevention.
Trusted Nationwide by Aging & Safety Professionals
Age Safe® America is a national leader in home safety and aging-in-place education. Our certifications are trusted by professionals across healthcare, housing, emergency services, and senior-focused industries.
This program is built on proven safety principles and practical field experience rather than theory alone.
Start Your Fall Prevention Training Today
If you are ready to expand your expertise, reduce fall risks, and make a measurable impact on aging safety, the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) certification gives you the tools, confidence, and credentials to lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the SHSS certification and fall prevention training.
The Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) certification provides comprehensive training in fall risk identification and prevention as a core component of home safety for older adults. Fall prevention is integrated throughout the SHSS curriculum, covering environmental hazards, mobility risks, aging-related changes, and practical safety interventions.
SHSS is broader than a single fall prevention certification. It prepares professionals to assess and improve overall home safety, with falls prevention as a central focus area. Graduates are trained to identify fall risks and create actionable safety plans that support aging in place.
The SHSS certification is ideal for professionals who play a role in preventing falls and improving safety for older adults, including: Home care agency leaders and care managers, Aging-in-place specialists and remodelers, Occupational and physical therapy professionals, Community health and public safety professionals, Senior living advisors and housing professionals, Franchise owners and senior services providers.
Explore All Age Safe® America Training Courses
Whether you are looking for the comprehensive Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) credential or a shorter, specialized training course to add to your toolkit, we have an evidence-based program to fit your schedule.
Senior Home Safety Specialist®
Our nationally recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) Certification is the leading aging-in-place professional certification program focused on fall prevention training, home safety for seniors, and risk reduction strategies.
Best for:
Case Managers, RNs, OTs, PTs, Coordinators, Intake Specialists
Home Safety Fundamentals
Essential training for home care staff and home service technicians to identify and reduce common home hazards.
Best for:
CNAs, HHAs, PCAs, Caregivers, Home Service Technicians
Grab Bar Installation Training
Specialized training focused on the proper selection, placement, and installation of grab bars — a key component of home safety modifications.
Best for:
Technicians, Contractors, Handymen
Dementia Safety Specialist
Comprehensive course on safeguarding environments for individuals with dementia, covering fire safety, wandering risks, and effective prevention strategies.
Best for:
Memory Care Staff, Family Caregivers
Aging in Place Essentials
Designed for professionals advising older adults, this course bridges home safety, health, and financial planning to support successful aging-in-place strategies.
Best for:
All Staff - Client Education Focus
Ready to Reduce Falls and Grow Your Business?
Join our nationally recognized certification program and build competitive advantage in the senior services market with Age Safe® America.
Fall Deaths Have Doubled in 20 Years. This Isn't a Stable Problem.
Before you go — this data brief breaks down CDC mortality rates by age and gender, the post-fall psychological cascade, where falls actually happen (79% at home), and the bidirectional link between falls and dementia most professionals miss entirely.