Mandated Reporting eLearning
Course Description
In California many professions are now legally designated as mandated reporters of elder and dependent adult abuse. This course will address reporting responsibilities; help participants to understand how, when and where to report suspected abuse or neglect; and inform participants of what to expect after the report has been made.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped with the necessary tools and information they need to make a report each time they suspect or witness elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
This free eLearning was made available by the generous funding of California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
To Receive Your Certificate of Completion: You must enter your name and email address when prompted after the post-test. Your certificate will be sent to the email address you provide. In some cases, email security settings may block the certificate email. If you do not receive your certificate, try using a different email address or opening the course in a different web browser.
Important Post-Test Step: If you do not enter your name and email address after the post-test, you will not receive a certificate and will need to take the course again.
Disclaimer: This free online course was created by Adult Protective Services Workforce Innovations and is hosted on the California Department for Social Services’ website. Due to this, the Academy is unable to track learner progress, keep course completion records, or store certificates for this course.
Learning Objectives
- Identify obligations as a mandated reporter.
- Recognize signs of suspected abuse or neglect of elders or dependent adults as defined by California law.
- Determine how, when and where to report suspected abuse or neglect based on where it occurs.
- Describe what investigating agencies can or cannot do in response to your report.
Free Mandated Reporting for Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse eLearning
Gratis Denuncia Obligatoria Abuso y Negligencia de Ancianos y Adultos Dependientes al curso en línea