DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of elderly and dependent adult abuse and neglect. By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Describe risk factors for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect.
- Name three strategies to prevent elder and dependent adult abuse.
- List four types of abuse.
- Define the difference between abuse and neglect.
- State the mandatory reporting requirement for elder abuse and dependent adult abuse.
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20250324-1.25-A100124-DL. This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.