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Safeguarding Seniors: Understanding and Preventing Older Adult Abuse

Older adult abuse, also known as elder abuse, is a serious, often hidden issue that threatens the safety, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable seniors worldwide. This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize, report, and help prevent abuse in older adults. Learners will examine the different types of abuse, identify risk factors and early warning signs, and apply reporting protocols aligned with legal and ethical standards. Practical strategies and real-world examples equip participants to respond effectively, support victims, and promote prevention within clinical and community settings. By completing this course, you will be better prepared to safeguard older adults from harm and uphold their right to a safe and respectful quality of life.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsSocial WorkUp to 2 credits

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Membership pricing — $50–999 / year

This provider prices CME through membership. Individual courses may also be sold separately.

Free for students

See plans on executiveonline.carey.jhu.edu

Listed by the provider

  • Enduring / On-demand
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • Membership pricing
  • Released
    Sep 23, 2025
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 24, 2028 2 years left