Course Details

Course # 18783
CEU: Detection and Prevention of Abuse in the Elderly and Pediatric Populations

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Preview Exam

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory; ACAud/0.1; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Course Abstract

This course explores statistics of child and elder abuse. Detection, prevention, and appropriate notification to authorities for hearing healthcare professionals are discussed.
This course was recorded on June 14, 2011

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, hearing healthcare professionals will be able to identify signs of elderly and child neglect or abuse.
  • After this course, learners will be able to describe accountability required of hearing healthcare professionals for reporting suspected abuse.
  • After this course learners will be able to list resources for assistance with situations involving elder or child abuse.

Time-ordered Agenda

15-25 Minutes Risk Factors for Elder & Child Abuse
25-35 Minutes Types of Abuse
35-45 Minutes Demographics of Elder Abuse
45-50 Minutes Demographics of Child Abuse
50-55 Minutes Prevention
55-60 Minutes Q and A

Average Rating (36 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on April 29, 2013
straightfoward
Review by: Member on April 24, 2013
discussed all areas of abuse for both children and elders
Review by: Member on March 20, 2013
I HAVE SEEN THIS IN MY CAREER
Review by: Member on October 14, 2012
There was so much taught that I was not aware of.
Review by: Member on October 1, 2012
I liked the specifics on how to report observed or suspected abuse

Course Information

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Course Presenter

vicki hamill

Vicki Hamill, MS, AuD, FAAA

Director of Quality Management

With 23 years experience in the field of Audiology, Dr. Vicki Hamill has been with HearUSA for 11 years and in her present position as Director of Quality Management for six years.  She is accountable for appropriate patient outcomes through implementation of good clinical processes and established levels of professional competency.  She initially joined the QM department as the Northeast Quality Manager.  Prior to joining HearUSA, Dr. Hamill provided a wide range of clinical and dispensing Audiology services in several medical facilities.   She holds the MS in Audiology from the Callier Center/University of Texas-Dallas, an MBA from Rutgers University, and the Au.D from the Arizona School of Health Sciences.  Vicki Hamil and Suzanne Younker worked for HearUSA.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory; ACAud/0.1; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.

American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 0.1 CEP.

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.

California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau

Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing professional development credit for hearing aid dispensers as required by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of California.

International Hearing Society

This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board to provide CEUs, approval number PDP 267.

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