Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1 - Defining Categories, How to Get Help With Abuse & Proper Responses

    • Lesson A - Introduction

    • Lesson B - Possible Reasons for Abuse

    • Lesson C - Definitions & Examples of Abuse
  • 2

    Chapter 2 - ***REVIEW QUESTIONS***

    • Lesson A - Recognizing and Responding to Reports of Abuse and Neglect
Michigan Adult Foster Care CEUs – Recognizing & Responding to Reports of Abuse and Neglect | Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

Recognizing & Responding to Reports of Abuse and Neglect

Part of the Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU Catalog • Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

Michigan Adult Foster Care • CEU Catalog

See the signs. Report correctly. Document clearly.

Build confidence in recognizing abuse and neglect, protecting resident safety, following mandated reporting steps, communicating with empathy, and documenting facts that support investigations and defensible decisions.

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Recognize

  • Common indicators of abuse & neglect
  • Risk factors and red flags

Respond

  • Immediate safety actions
  • Mandated reporting pathways

Document

  • Objective notes & timelines
  • Communication with residents & families

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Understanding Abuse & Neglect — Definitions • Indicators • Risk factors • Resident-centered communication.
Chapter 2: Required Actions — Immediate safety • Reporting steps (APS/licensing) • Internal notifications • Documentation essentials.
Chapter 3: Review Questions & Case Scenarios.