Cultural and Ethical Considerations in the Mistreatment of Elders

Effectively recognizing and addressing signs of mistreatment of one of our most vulnerable populations allows clinicians to provide appropriate support and interventions to prevent further harm. Understanding elder abuse enables therapists to advocate for their clients' rights and promote elder dignity and safety within their communities.
  • Teacher
    Diane Bigler
  • CE Hours
    2
  • Study time
    3 hours
  • Certification
    Yes
  • Cost
    $23.99
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Requirements
Instructor

About This Course

This course offers a deep dive into the complexities of elder abuse within diverse cultural and ethical frameworks. Participants will explore identification, prevention, and intervention strategies to advocate for the well-being of older adults. Join us to become a more informed and compassionate advocate for elder dignity and safety.

Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6912. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Identifying Elder Mistreatment: Gain the ability to identify, explore, and classify various types of elder mistreatment, while understanding the importance of appropriate screening considerations in detecting cases of abuse or neglect.
  • Role of Culture and Ethics: Examine the pivotal role of culture and ethics in elder mistreatment through engaging case studies, allowing for a deeper understanding of how cultural factors and ethical considerations intersect in elder abuse scenarios.
  • Culturally-Informed Strategies: Describe and implement culturally-informed prevention and intervention strategies aimed at reducing and addressing elder mistreatment and abuse, fostering a more compassionate and effective approach to elder care.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. 

In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.

Instructor

Diane Bigler
LCSW, LSCSW - Mental Health Advocate &  Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of psychology, social work and mental health. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, for over 10 years. She obtained her master's degree in Social Work from KU in 2006, with clinical concentrations in Children & Families and Mental Health. Diane taught classes in the Clinical Master's program, which included: Clinical Social Work Practice, Loss and Grief, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Advanced Standing Practice, and Mental Health & Psychopathology. Diane was also a practicum Field Instructor, Field Liaison and Community Education trainer for the School of Social Welfare. Diane has facilitated hundreds of trainings to mental health professionals, physicians and nurses, teachers, police officers, business personnel, and local City Council members. Diane enjoys the creativity that comes with envisioning and designing trainings, and aims to provide trainings that are informative, engaging and skill-building. She has customized and facilitated leadership and corporate trainings to EAP clients on wellness and business topics.

FAQs

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Will my state board accept these CEs?

Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6912. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

Can I interact with the instructor? 

CE courses are designed to be asynchronous, which means they're self-guided without live instruction. Our help team is available to answer any course-related questions you may have. 

How long do I have to complete the course?

You can complete the course at your own speed. If you need to take a break, you can simply log out and our platform will save your place. 

Do I get a certificate immediately?

You're able to download a certificate upon completion of the course, which includes a quiz and feedback survey. 

Are online courses HIPAA-compliant?

Any case studies included in our courses have been appropriately anonymized to be HIPAA-compliant. 

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