Abuse, in its simplest form, is the maltreatment of something or someone. For the purposes of this course, we will focus on the abuse of other people. Abuse implies intention, maltreatment and the violation of the rights of an individual by another. Abuse is often thought of within families, but it is also includes work relationships and friendships. This course will provide an overview of abuse, including definitions, populations affected, the signs of abuse, and reporting.
Learning Objectives
CE Credit
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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:
• Define Abuse
• Recall different types of abuse and their correlates
• Identify how different populations are affected by abuse
• Recognize the prevalence of different types of abuse within the United States
• Distinguish between signs of abuse and reporting requirements
Continuing Education:- Accrediting Body: American Occupational Therapy Association
Accredited Provider: Ed4Online
Credit Units: 0.10 CEU(s)
- Accrediting Body: National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Accredited Provider: Ed4Online
Credit Units: 1.50 Contact Hour(s)
- Accrediting Body: International Association for Continuing Education and Training
Accredited Provider: Ed4Online
Credit Units: 0.15 CEU(s)
- Accrediting Body: Association of Social Work Boards
Accredited Provider: Ed4Online
Credit Units: 1.50 Credit/Contact Hour(s)
- Accrediting Body: Texas Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors
Accredited Provider: Ed4Online
Credit Units: 1.50 Distance learning credit hours
- Accrediting Body: Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Accredited Provider: Ed4Online
Credit Units: 1.50 Credit/Contact Hour(s)
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