Aging, Long Term Care and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse
Total Hours: 10
No Book to Buy - Online Text
Unlimited Test Retakes
Sponsor Approval: Please visit our provider approval page for a list of national and state sponsored approvals.
Course delivery method and format: self-paced online training.
Intermediate level course
Course Requirements:
1. Course Reading,
2. Online PostTest
3. Course Evaluation.
After successfully completing the Course Reading, PostTest and Evaluation a certificate of completion will be issued online.
Course Description:
This continuing education course provides psychologists, counselors and social workers with a comprehensive understanding of aging, long-term care, and elder/dependent adult abuse. Participants will explore the unique challenges and dynamics associated with aging populations, learn about various aspects of long-term care, and develop strategies to identify and address elder/dependent adult abuse effectively. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, case studies, and practical applications, participants will gain the necessary skills to support and advocate for older adults in their communities.
- Understand the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
- Identify the different types of long-term care options available for older adults and their families.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of elder/dependent adult abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglectful abuse.
- Explore the risk factors and common perpetrators of elder/dependent adult abuse.
- Develop strategies to assess and intervene in cases of elder/dependent adult abuse.
- Learn about legal and ethical considerations when working with older adults and addressing abuse.
- Enhance communication skills for effectively engaging with older adults and their families.
- Explore cultural considerations in aging and elder/dependent adult abuse.
