Course Code: REL-ALL-0-MOA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least four types of elder abuse and their warning signs.
Recognize risk factors for mistreatment in older adults.
Indicate how to assess and respond to suspicions of elder abuse and neglect.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Elder Abuse and Neglect
Meet Maxwell
Overview
Elder Abuse Defined
Physical Abuse
Emotional or Psychological Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Financial Abuse or Exploitation
Neglect
Self-Neglect and Abandonment
Consequences of Elder Abuse
Summary
Risk Factors for Victimization
Risk for Perpetration
Abuse in Institutional Settings
COVID-19 and Elder Abuse
Summary
Section 3: Assessing Elder Abuse
Assessment Methods
Telehealth Considerations
Cultural and Diversity Issues
Summary
Section 4: Responding to Elder Abuse
Meet Roslyn
Mandatory Reporting
Preventing Elder Abuse
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Mrs. Jacobs
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Certified Medical Assistants; Health Educators; Nurses; Occupational Therapists; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.