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Contact Hour(s): 

 2 Contact hours

Author:

  Hallie Turner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353;

Approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing Assistive Personnel

Course Description:

This course discusses the definition of a dependent adult, what dependent adult (elder) abuse is, types of abuse, how to identify the signs, how to prevent it, and how to report it.

Outcomes

≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify and report elder abuse.

Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Define dependent adult.
2. Identify cultural beliefs about dependent adults.
3. Describe types of dependent adult (elder) abuse.
4. Identify signs of abuse.
5. Describe actions to take if signs of abuse are suspected.
6. Identify risk factors of abuse.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Does not meet Massachusetts requirement. Satisfies Florida requirement.

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours

Author:

Julie C. Derringer, PhD, RN, CEN

Alyssa King, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, CLC, CNE

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide, Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC), New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1377504; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

This course discusses the dynamics of abuse, the impact on adult and child victims, screening and reporting obligations, and evidence-based protocols for providing patient-centered care. Participants will also learn how to assist patients to develop safety plans, how to identify and utilize community resources, and how to support patients while in need of care.

Course Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will demonstrate knowledge of how to identify, assess, and develop a plan of care for a patient who is experiencing any type of domestic violence by completing the attestation within the course evaluation or scoring an 80% or higher on the post-test.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Define intimate partner violence (IPV).
2. Identify the risk and protective factors for IPV.
3. Examine the appropriate approach and language that should be used with victims of IPV, per trauma-informed care (TIC).
4. Document IPV findings and help victims write a short, individualized safety plan with advocacy referrals.
5. Understand the role of the healthcare professional in cases of IPV.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

3 Contact Hours

Author:

Julie Derringer, PhD-c, RN, CEN

Target Audience:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses the recognition, assessment, and nursing roles related to domestic and family violence. Aligned with Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) requirements, this course explores the dynamics of abuse, the impact on adult and child victims, screening and reporting obligations and evidence-based nursing protocols for providing patient-centered care. Participants will also learn how to assist patients to develop safety plans, learn how to identify and utilize community resources, and support patients while in need of nursing care.

Course Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify, assess, and develop a plan of care for a patient who is experiencing any type of domestic violence.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the key Kentucky statutes and nursing responsibilities concerning domestic and dating violence (KRS 403, 456, 209, and 209A).
2. Apply the current 2025 USPSTF screening recommendations and trauma-informed care (TIC) principles to recognize and advocate for individuals at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV).
3. Describe Kentucky’s protective order options (EPO, DVO, IPO) and the related firearm restrictions.
4. Document IPV findings and help victims write a short, individualized safety plan with advocacy referrals.
5. Identify risk and protective factors and use them to inform prevention and discharge planning.
6. Recall the resources available for victims in the state of Kentucky.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.