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Abuse and Abuse Reporting

Spotting and Reporting Suspected Elder Mistreatment

Recognize and report elder abuse and neglect: understand the forms of abuse and their signs, your duty as a mandated reporter, the reasonable-suspicion standard (report what you suspect — you don't need proof), and exactly what to do and never do — recognize, protect, preserve, and report to the nurse immediately, never investigate or confront. When in doubt, report.

1h1 Online CE hourintermediateCAL ACE Faculty

Overview

Recognize and report elder abuse and neglect: understand the forms of abuse and their signs, your duty as a mandated reporter, the reasonable-suspicion standard (report what you suspect — you don't need proof), and exactly what to do and never do — recognize, protect, preserve, and report to the nurse immediately, never investigate or confront. When in doubt, report.

Course curriculum

What you'll learn

A structured path from your first lesson through certificate-ready completion — designed for busy California CNAs.

1h
3 modules
12 lessons
1 Online CE hour

Skills & knowledge gained

  • Recognize the types and signs of elder abuse and neglect
  • Understand your mandated duty to report and the reasonable-suspicion standard
  • Know what to do — and never do — when you suspect abuse
  • Report suspected abuse to the nurse or charge nurse correctly and without delay
  • Protect and support the resident with dignity, and preserve possible evidence

Your learning path

  1. Understanding Abuse, Neglect & the Duty to Report

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  2. Recognizing the Signs & Understanding the Causes

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  3. Reporting, Your Role, and Application

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  4. Certificate of completion

    Pass the final exam and active participation requirements to earn your CE certificate.

Module breakdown

Module 1

Understanding Abuse, Neglect & the Duty to Report

  • Introduction
  • Terms & Definitions
  • Statistics
  • Fundamentals

Module 2

Recognizing the Signs & Understanding the Causes

  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Causes
  • The Response: Recognize, Protect, Preserve, Report
  • Prevention

Module 3

Reporting, Your Role, and Application

  • When and How to Report
  • CNA's Role in Care
  • Brief Case Study
  • Conclusion

Course outline

Module 1: Understanding Abuse, Neglect & the Duty to Report

  1. 1. Introduction5 min
  2. 2. Terms & Definitions5 min
  3. 3. Statistics5 min
  4. 4. Fundamentals5 min

Module 2: Recognizing the Signs & Understanding the Causes

  1. 1. Signs & Symptoms5 min
  2. 2. Causes5 min
  3. 3. The Response: Recognize, Protect, Preserve, Report5 min
  4. 4. Prevention5 min

Module 3: Reporting, Your Role, and Application

  1. 1. When and How to Report5 min
  2. 2. CNA's Role in Care5 min
  3. 3. Brief Case Study5 min
  4. 4. Conclusion5 min

Provider & completion requirements

Provider: CAL ACE Nursing Academy

CAL ACE Nursing Academy · support@cna.school · (408) 256-0763

To earn your certificate

  • Sign in with your learner account
  • Complete interactive lesson content (50 minutes active participation for 1 Online CE hour)
  • Pass the final course exam
  • Submit the learner attestation before your certificate is issued

Support: support@cna.school

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