Course descriptions are provided for available courses AND their prerequisites. View a list of courses offered during the Summer 2012 term.
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This course information is derived from the Online Course Catalog, which is under development. The information may not be accurate and is provided only as a convenience. Please consult the print or PDF version of the Course Catalog for all official course information.
Domestic Violence: Elder Abuse
This is a one-credit course exploring the issue of Elder Abuse. The primary objective for this course is to sensitize the student to the signs of elder abuse. By the conclusion of the course, the student will be prepared to deal with elder abuse cases in her/his practice by be able to spot risk factors, make appropriate reports of abuse, and locate community resources to deal with elder abuse. We will look at the different types of abuse, legal issues, family resistance, and other topics.
Course details
- Course number: SNHS-521
- Credits: 1.00
- Academic Level: Graduate
- Currently Offered: Yes
- Course Type: Lecture
This information was taken from the Simmons College Registrar. Please report any errors or corrections to cas@simmons.edu.
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