Elder abuse and neglect and child abuse and neglect are harsh realities. This course will identify the physical, clinical, and behavioral indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse needed to identify and report to appropriate agencies. Participants will gain an improved awareness of warning signs of abuse, the clinician's role in reporting abuse, and the steps for reporting abuse and getting proper assistance.
Course created on August 6, 2019
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CE/CEU Offered: CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-850947; CE Hours/1.0; IACET/0.1; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify possible clinical, behavioral, and physical indicators of suspected elder and child abuse and neglect.
- After this course, participants will be able to list possible risk factors related to elder and/or child abuse and neglect.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the reporting procedure for abuse and neglect.
- After this course, participants will be able to list resources that can be utilized for state-specific procedures.
Agenda
0-10 Minutes | Introduction; review of statistics and case examples |
10-25 Minutes | Definitions and warning signs of Elder Abuse |
25-35 Minutes | Reporting of Elder Abuse |
35-50 Minutes | Definitions and warning signs of Child Abuse; Reporting |
50-60 Minutes | Concluding remarks , Q&A |
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Kathleen Weissberg
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Dr. Kathleen Weissberg, (MS in OT, 1993; Doctoral 2014) in her 25+ years of practice, has worked in rehabilitation and long-term care as an executive, researcher and educator. She has established numerous programs in nursing facilities; authored peer-reviewed publications on topics such as low vision, dementia quality care, and wellness; has spoken at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally, for 20+ State Health Care Associations, and for 25+ state LeadingAge affiliates. She provides continuing education support to over 17,000 therapists, nurses, and administrators nationwide as National Director of Education for Select Rehabilitation. She is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner. She serves as the Region 1 Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Affairs Affiliates and is an adjunct professor at both Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA and Gannon University in Erie, PA.
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