Online Continuing Education Courses

Child Abuse:

• Define abuse and neglect
• Differentiate the various forms of abuse
• Recognize who are mandatory reporters of abuse
• Identify the reporting requirements for mandatory reporters
• Define Mandatory Reporter and Permissive Reporter
• Explain the term caretaker as it pertains to child abuse
• Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters
• Describe the concept of immunity
• List signs of abuse and neglect
• Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected abuse and neglect
• Cite resources for patient education

Dependent Adult Abuse:

• Define abuse and neglect
• Differentiate the various forms of abuse and neglect
• Explain the difference between Mandatory Reporters, Mandatory Reporters Reporting Permissively and Permissive Reporters
• Identify the reporting requirements for mandatory reporters
• Describe the concept of immunity and confidentiality as it relates to elder abuse and neglect
• Explain the role of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Inspections and Appeals
• List signs of abuse and neglect
• Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected elder abuse and neglect
• Summarize what occurs once a report of abuse has been made
• Cite resources for physician, caregiver and patient education