Dementia Specialist - Preventing Abuse and Neglect for Crisis Responders 

Course Content

• Definition of the terms abuse and neglect
• Recognition of signs of abuse and neglect
• Appropriate local resources for ongoing advocacy and protection

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Suggested Audience:
Crisis responders including law enforcement personnel, judiciary/court officials, fire/EMS personnel, dispatchers, County Adult Protective Services (APS) staff, healthcare and emergency room (ER) staff, and spiritual leaders who are interested in learning the warning signs to recognize abuse and neglect and how to access resources for protection and advocacy for people living with dementia.

Approximate Course Completion Time: 1-hour (There is no requirement to finish the course in one sitting. You can start now and finish later, up to 6 months).

Cost Per Person: $25  

Course Completion and Certificate of Completion:

Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion stating the number of course hours.

• Continuing Education Units are available upon request after successful completion of this training and receipt of a certificate of completion.
• This course may fulfill continuing education requirements for many credentialed professionals; individuals should contact their licensing board or association for information on course specific requirements for their area of expertise.

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