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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Abbie Schmitt, RN, MSN

Advocacy for Elder Abuse: Facts, Myths, and Interventions

Advocacy for Elder Abuse: Facts, Myths, and Interventions

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of elder abuse, including the types, prevalence, myths, and historical context. Learners will understand practical strategies for identifying and reporting abuse, and the multidisciplinary roles that advocate in cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Full Course Description
This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of elder abuse, including the types, prevalence, myths, and historical context. Learners will understand practical strategies for identifying and reporting abuse, and the multidisciplinary roles that advocate in cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of elder abuse, including the types, prevalence, myths, and historical context. Learners will understand practical strategies for identifying and reporting abuse, and the multidisciplinary roles that advocate in cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Articulate the various forms of elder abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, sexual abuse, and neglect. 
  • Identify the prevalence and demographic characteristics of elder abuse. 
  • Analyze the risk factors that contribute to elder abuse and the effects of elder abuse on the well-being, safety, and quality of life of older adults. 
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of elder abuse in different contexts, such as domestic and institutional settings. 
  • Summarize screening tools and various assessment methods for elder abuse. 
  • Integrate trauma-informed care principles into practice. 
  • Examine and summarize various theories related to the causes of elder abuse, including psychological, sociological, and economic factors. 
  • Analyze how cultural norms and values can impact the recognition and handling of elder abuse cases. 
  • Apply a multidisciplinary team approach in advocating elder abuse cases and incorporate knowledge and intervention models. 
  • Advocate for stronger policies, regulations, and community resources to prevent elder abuse, support affected individuals, and debunk myths about elder abuse.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of elder abuse, including the types, prevalence, myths, and historical context. Learners will understand practical strategies for identifying and reporting abuse, and the multidisciplinary roles that advocate in cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Articulate the various forms of elder abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, sexual abuse, and neglect. 
  • Identify the prevalence and demographic characteristics of elder abuse. 
  • Analyze the risk factors that contribute to elder abuse and the effects of elder abuse on the well-being, safety, and quality of life of older adults. 
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of elder abuse in different contexts, such as domestic and institutional settings. 
  • Summarize screening tools and various assessment methods for elder abuse. 
  • Integrate trauma-informed care principles into practice. 
  • Examine and summarize various theories related to the causes of elder abuse, including psychological, sociological, and economic factors. 
  • Analyze how cultural norms and values can impact the recognition and handling of elder abuse cases. 
  • Apply a multidisciplinary team approach in advocating elder abuse cases and incorporate knowledge and intervention models. 
  • Advocate for stronger policies, regulations, and community resources to prevent elder abuse, support affected individuals, and debunk myths about elder abuse.

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: Check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession.

Target Audience: Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Abbie Schmitt is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: Check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession.

Target Audience: Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Abbie Schmitt is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.