Elder Abuse Recognition and Reporting - MANDATORY
Tracking # 20-1369172
$12.00
What you'll learn
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define and differentiate the various types of elder abuse.
2. Identify physical, psychological, and behavioral indicators of abuse and neglect.
3. Conduct thorough assessments and recognize risk factors associated with abuse.
4. Understand legal requirements for mandatory reporting.
5. Implement appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
6. Apply pharmacological considerations when abuse is suspected.
7. Develop treatment and intervention plans to ensure patient safety.
Course overview
Elder abuse is a significant and often underrecognized issue affecting vulnerable older adults in various care settings. This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, assess, document, and report suspected cases of elder abuse. Participants will explore types of abuse, risk factors, clinical indicators, legal and ethical responsibilities, and appropriate intervention strategies. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, patient safety, and adherence to mandated reporting laws.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board for Registration of Architects
Registered Architect
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Psychologist
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers
Athletic Trainer
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapist
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Mental Health Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapist Registered
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensed Social Worker
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Method of Evaluation:
Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.