Elder abuse is a critical issue that affects millions of elderly individuals worldwide, posing severe threats to their health, well-being, and dignity. As healthcare professionals, we are in a unique and vital position to recognise, address, and prevent elder abuse.
In this course, you will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of elder abuse, understand the legal and ethical frameworks guiding our responsibilities, and develop effective strategies for intervention and prevention. By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to safeguard the elderly individuals in your care, ensuring they receive the respect, dignity, and protection they deserve.
Course Objectives
Define elder abuse
Identify signs and symptoms of various forms of elder abuse
Use screening and assessment tools
Know legal and ethical responsibilities
Implement intervention strategies and promote prevention measures
Analyse case studies
Identify challenges in addressing elder abuse in diverse cultural contexts and implement strategies
Key Features
Comprehensive Content: Gain insights into recognising and preventing elder abuse.
Interactive Learning: Engage with interactive modules that illustrate proper techniques and best practices for identifying, reporting, and preventing elder abuse.
Practical Applications: Learn practical strategies to apply in real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to identify, address, and prevent elder abuse effectively.
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for healthcare workers, including nurses, caregivers, and allied health professionals, who are involved in the physical handling of patients and objects in their daily work.
Course Format
This short online course provides learning on how to recognise the signs and symptoms of elder abuse, understand the legal and ethical frameworks guiding our responsibilities, and develop effective strategies for intervention and prevention.
By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to safeguard the elderly individuals in your care, ensuring they receive the respect, dignity, and protection they deserve.
Digital Literacy
To enroll in this course, students must have digital literacy. This includes the ability to efficiently use computers, the internet, and related technology, such as navigating, managing files, and understanding basic online security. These skills are crucial for successfully engaging in and completing online coursework.
