Overview / Abstract: |
This course is approved by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. It fulfills the 2-unit renewal requirement for training in child abuse recognition and reporting for mandated reporters under Act 31. PA CE Provider #CACE000044; Program #CAPR000042; CE Course #ATE10002. This course is for healthcare providers and other professionals in Pennsylvania who are mandated to report suspected child abuse. It begins with historical information about child abuse recognition in the United States and continues with a description of child welfare and child protective services in Pennsylvania. Child abuse is defined, along with its components and categories. New regulations related to human trafficking are included. The reporting process is described, as well as responsibilities of mandated reporters, permissive reporters, reasonable cause, and penalties for failing to report. The course describes indicators of child abuse. It concludes with information about the prevention of child abuse. When you finish this course, you will be able to: *Relate the name of one of the first people to bring a charge of child abuse before the courts in the United States. |
Expiration |
Apr 28, 2022 |
Discipline(s) |
Athletic Trainer , Audiologist , Counselor CE, Dental CDE, EMS / EMT / Paramedic CE, Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Occupational Therapy CE, Pharmacy CPE, Physical Therapy CE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME, Psychology CE, Respiratory Therapy CE, Social Work CE, Speech Language Pathology CE |
Format |
Online |
Cost |
29.00 |
Credits / Hours |
2.0 Contact Hours |
Accreditation |
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), California Board of Physical Therapy, California Board of Registered Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Physical Therapy, New York Physical Therapy Association, Pennsylvania Department of State, Pennsylvania Department of Health |
Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit? |
YES |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Fran Laughton, RN, PHN, MSN, FNP, Susan Walters Schmid, PhD, and Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Sexual Issues, Rehabilitation / Therapy, Public Health / Community Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Law / Legal, Ethics, Case Management |
Keywords / Search Terms |
ATrain Education Inc. ATrain Education, child abuse, maltreatment, neglect, mandated reporter, sexual abuse, chronic stress, abandoned child, Pennsylvania, PA, mandatory, permissive reporter |