CE Credit: 4 Hours (0.4 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Occupational-Therapy Marriage-and-Family Dietetics-and-Nutrition
Learning Level: Introductory
Course Abstract:
Elder abuse is a disturbing reality in today's society. The risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited is real for many older people. Family members or other caregivers are most often the abusers. The problem crosses all geographic, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic barriers. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), elder abuse in domestic settings is a widespread problem, possibly affecting hundreds of thousands of elderly people across the country. However, because it is still largely hidden under the shroud of family secrecy, this type of abuse is grossly underreported. It is estimated that only one out of fourteen domestic elder abuse cases is reported to the authorities. This course will familiarize readers with the various types of elder abuse, offer recommended identification techniques, list the rights of residents of care facilities, and discuss proven prevention strategies. 2006 | 38 pages | 25 posttest questions | Course #40-15 Learning Objectives:
1. Define elder abuse as it is described in the course
2. Distinguish among physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
3. Name the various types of neglect and exploitation
4. Identify effective prevention methods
5. List the rights of residents of nursing facilities
6. Identify ways in which elder abuse is being confronted at federal, state, and local levels
7. List prevention strategies and resources for staff training
About the Author(s):
Marilyn Weese has a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, with a minor in English. She is the owner of New Horizons Write, a group of educators who are also freelance technical writers specializing in research and development of courses for continuing education, continuing professional education, and adult education.
Laura More, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Assisted Living Administrator. She earned her Masters of Social Work from Florida State University. Laura has over twenty years of healthcare experience, with a focus on geriatric and head injury rehabilitation. Laura has directed case management, social service, and rehabilitation in skilled nursing, outpatient and inpatient hospital settings. She has managed long term care rehabilitation from facility, area, and regional positions, with a strong emphasis on training and education of staff and client caregivers in the provision of care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities. Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635). |