Course
Nurse Advocacy in Elder Abuse
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Maureen Sullivan-Tevault RN, BSN, CEN, CDCES
As life expectancy rates continue to improve and the world population ages as a whole, the risks associated with elder abuse continue to increase as well. Nurses must be educated on all aspects of elder care, including care of the vulnerable elder person. As healthcare professionals, we have the responsibility, knowledge and necessary skills to advocate for such persons in the prevention and treatment of suspected elder abuse. This course will discuss how nurses can practice their role of Nurse Advocate to identify, report, and protect individuals experiencing elder abuse.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Statistics
- Types of Elder Abuse
- Risk Factors and Protective Factors
- Prevention
- Reporting
- Additional Resources
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Nurse Advocacy in Elder Abuse. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss elder associated risk factors for abuse and mistreatment.
- Summarize the nurse’s legal obligation as a “mandatory reporter” of suspected abuse.
- Describe the possible legal implications of not reporting suspected abuse.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: February 13, 2027
Course Offering: #295