Course Code: REL-IDD-0-OANIDD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Define abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Recognize risk factors and prevention strategies for abuse and neglect.
Identify the signs of abuse and neglect and appropriate responses, including reporting obligations.
Outline:
Lesson 1: Forms of Abuse
Introduction
Forms of Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Mental or Emotional Abuse
Neglect
Financial Exploitation
Domestic Violence
Disability-Specific Abuse
Review
Lesson Summary
Lesson 2: Recognizing Abuse
Introduction
Signs of Abuse
Physical Signs of Abuse
Behavioral Signs of Abuse
Signs of Neglect
Signs of Financial Exploitation
Observing Others
Review
Lesson Summary
Lesson 3: Risk Factors of Abuse
Introduction
Common Risk Factors
Power Dynamics
Behavior and Communication
Boundaries and Sex Education
Social Isolation
Dependence on Care Providers
Caregiver Stress
Review
Lesson Summary
Lesson 4: Preventing Abuse
Introduction
Ways to Prevent Abuse
Reducing Risk Factors
Teach Healthy Boundaries
Teach Assertiveness and Self-Advocacy
Build Relationships
Manage Your Work Environment
Practice Self-Care
Review
Lesson Summary
Lesson 5: Responding and Reporting to Abuse
Introduction
Responding to Abuse
Intervening in an Abuse Situation
Trauma-Informed Responses to Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Signs of Abuse
Reluctant Reporters
Mandatory Reporting
Making a Report
The Investigation
Review
Lesson Summary
Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.