This first portion of this session will give a general overview of elder abuse, including the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and aging changes that make older adults vulnerable to abuse. It will also discuss how to take a trauma informed approach to care, as well as how to screen and report abuse.  The second half of the session will cover the definitions of vulnerable adult, abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults under Michigan law.  It will also cover the ...

Release Date: November 9, 2021 --- Expiration Date: November 9, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis lecture includes an overview of relevant terminology and concepts, presents a framework for spiritual and religious needs, and reviews recent findings and commentary regarding the provider's role. Several case studies concerning religiosity and spirituality, in both the adult and pediatric context are also shared and discussed. 

This lecture will define human trafficking, review how to recognize the red flags of trafficking, and provide strategies for what to do when you suspect or confirm human trafficking.

Release Date: October 12, 2021 --- Expiration Date: October 12, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will review tools to use to diagnose bipolar disorder in primary care including brief screeners as well as discuss basic pharmacologic treatments that most primary care providers would be comfortable with and can be used to either treat patients for bipolar in primary care or to bridge patients until they can access specialty mental health services. ...

Release Date: September 14, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: September 13, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will cover factors contributing to the development of feeding challenges, how to differentiate picky eating from eating behaviors warranting intervention, medical and mechanical issues related to safety when eating, common treatment approaches, and the benefits of multidisciplinary treatment.

This lecture will review the pathophysiology of non-fatal strangulation, screening strategies for non-fatal strangulation, how to assess for signs and symptoms of non-fatal strangulation, and more.This lecture is restricted to Beaumont Health employees and providers only.  A Beaumont Health network ID is required to access the lecture.

This lecture will review the legal requirements for reporting cases of child abuse, review Beaumont recommendations and policies for screening of suspected child abuse, and discuss strategies for proper communication regarding suspected child abuse/neglect.

This lecture will review the legal requirements for reporting cases of adult abuse, child abuse and human trafficking.

Release Date: June 8, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: June 8, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will cover diagnostic criteria for neurocognitive disorders versus normal aging; common causes of neurodegeneration in older adults and how neuropsychological testing can be used to identify these varied etiologies; and review case examples of patients who have known or suspected neurocognitive disorders. 

Release Date: May 11, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: May 11, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will cover fundamental information regarding the pathophysiology and mechanisms of injury in TBI; common cognitive and behavioral/emotional issues affecting this patient group; the typical patterns of recovery in patients with TBI and factors that may affect their outcome; and review of evaluation tools or metrics used to better assess clinical p...