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Identifying and Referring Elder Mistreatment

Program Details:
September 15, 2026 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • Online module
Registration Fee(s):
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
2.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
Could you recognize the signs of elder abuse if a patient was experiencing it? Elder mistreatment is a growing public health concern, yet many cases go unnoticed and unreported. This interactive module equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognize, assess, and respond to elder mistreatment.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss elder abuse as a growing public health issue.
  • Identify key risk factors that contribute to elder mistreatment.
  • Explain the mental health impacts of elder mistreatment.
  • Analyze signs, symptoms, and risk indicators of elder abuse to determine when intervention may be warranted.
  • Adapt an elder abuse identification and referral protocol to your specific practice setting.
  • Evaluate available resources to determine appropriate referral options for older adults experiencing mistreatment.
Disclosures
This project was supported by Federal Formula Grant #AS26014 awarded by the Office of Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice through the South Carolina Office of Attorney General. Any points of view or opinions contained within this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Credits Available
  • Health Professions Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/17/2028)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/17/2028)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/17/2028)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.2 CEUs by Lowcountry AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 8/17/2028)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Dawn Leberknight
    Phone:
    843-792-4267
    Email:
    leberkni@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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