Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing and Reporting (Nurses, CCM, CRC, and NASW) – 1.5 CE/Contact Hours

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe risk factors for older individuals and dependent adult abuse and neglect.
• Name three strategies to prevent older individuals 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.

Continuing Education Credits

This course is approved for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:

• Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
• Certified Case Managers (CCM)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
• Social Workers (NASW)

Course Details

To receive 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.

At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by January 1, 2029.

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