Course Overview

This 3-hour training provides Home Health Aides in Florida with the knowledge and skills to fulfill their legal and ethical responsibilities as mandated reporters. You will learn how to recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and understand the correct process for reporting these incidents under Florida law.


Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define mandated reporting and who qualifies as a mandated reporter in Florida.

  • Identify the types and signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

  • Understand Florida state laws and reporting requirements.

  • Describe the steps to make a report to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

  • Recognize protections and liabilities associated with reporting.

  • Apply knowledge through real-world scenarios and case studies.