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.
Course is approved for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 1.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Dependent Adult, Dependent Adult Abuse, Elder Abuse, Elder Care, LPN, LVN, NASW, Neglect, Nurses, RN, Social Worker