Collaboration and Dynamics in Dependent Adult Abuse

Content
6 modules
Course length
3 hours
Instructor
The Project Harmony Training Institute
Price
Free

Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of dependent adult abuse, with a focus on Iowa code, the impact on victims, and the roles of various agencies involved in supporting dependent adults. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legal framework surrounding dependent adult abuse, including Iowa state laws, and the critical role that Adult Protective Services (APS) plays in addressing these issues. The course emphasizes the importance of interagency collaboration, highlighting the essential roles of APS, law enforcement, and child protection centers in safeguarding victims. Additionally, you will learn effective interviewing techniques, how cognitive development impacts interviews, and the wide range of medical and advocacy services available to victims. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach in preventing, investigating, and responding to dependent adult abuse, while minimizing trauma and ensuring positive outcomes for victims.

Objectives

  1. Dynamics of Dependent Adult Abuse and Adult Protective Services
    1. By the end of this lesson, you will understand the dynamics of dependent adult abuse, Iowa laws surrounding dependent adult abuse, the role that adult protective services plays, and the impact abuse has on the victims of abuse.
  2. Interagency Collaboration
    1. By the end of this lesson, you will understand the roles and responsibilities of adult protective services, law enforcement, and child protection centers in cases of dependent adult abuse. You will also recognize the importance of collaboration between these agencies to ensure the safety, support, and protection of victims, reduce trauma, and ensure effective investigations.
  3. Child Protection Center Services
    1. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify effective interviewing techniques, understand how cognitive development impacts the questions asked in interviews, and learn about medical services, advocacy services, and how to support a victim of abuse.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Collaboration and Dynamics in Dependent Adult Abuse Certificate of Completion

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APS Pre Test
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Collaboration and Dynamics in Dependent Adult Abuse
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Iowa HHS - Instructor-Led Training
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Homework
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APS Post Test
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APS Evaluation
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