PDC20098 - Reporting Elder Abuse in the Community Setting

Version Effective: 1st of April, 2024
Course Details

Course Summary

This micro-credential will assist you as a carer or health professional in understanding elder abuse in Australia. You will explore the incidence of elder abuse in Australia looking at national data and examine the National Legal Response statement.  You will learn to identify risk factors, signs and symptoms and develop strategies to adequately respond and report within your scope of practice. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however it is relevant for those working in aged care and community settings. 

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Personal Services
  • Public Sector

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Micro-credential

2 hours online self-paced learning.

 

  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Reflect on the incidence of elder abuse including within diverse and vulnerable groups
  2. Identify risk factors and sign and of elder abuse
  3. Outline appropriate actions for reporting and responding to elder abuse.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Where and when can I start?

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