Elder Abuse Assessment

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the definitions and types of elder abuse to build a foundational understanding.
• 2 Understand the risk factors and vulnerable populations associated with elder mistreatment.
• 3 Apply validated screening and assessment tools in clinical and community settings.
• 4 Develop clinical interviewing techniques and evidence-gathering approaches for abuse cases.
• 5 Understand legal and ethical mandates for reporting elder abuse across jurisdictions.
• 6 Learn to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in case management.
• 7 Build proficiency in documenting abuse findings and maintaining legal records.
• 8 Develop cultural competence to assess abuse in diverse older adult populations.
• 9 Explore prevention and intervention strategies at individual and community levels.
• 10 Analyze case studies to integrate knowledge and improve real-world assessment skills.