The goal of this course is to help HCAs learn about preventing, reporting and detecting elder abuse and neglect.
Course Publication Date:
May 18, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | HCA-ELDERABUSE-20 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Home Care Aide
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Learning Objectives
Describe elder abuse (or dependent adult abuse, as it is sometimes called).
List four kinds of elder abuse.
Identify two symptoms of dependent adult abuse.
Discuss different possible causes of elder abuse or neglect.
Discuss three precautions older adults can take to help keep them safe from abuse.
Describe three things that are done (or not done) that would be considered institutional neglect or substandard care.
List six kinds of professionals who must report dependent adult abuse.