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Accident or Injury? Managing Abuse in Younger Children

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Overview / Abstract:

This course teaches how to recognize and evaluate cases of suspected child physical abuse and child sexual abuse in young children.

Outcome Objectives:

As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:

- Perform appropriate medical evaluations for suspected abuse, including:
- Obtaining an accurate history.
- Performing a comprehensive physical exam.
- Differentiating between accidental and non-accidental injury.
- Documenting your assessment accurately and comprehensively.
- Ordering the appropriate screening tests based on clinical presentation.
- Apply your role as a mandated reporter to identify and report cases of suspected child maltreatment to the appropriate agencies.
- Effectively communicate with investigative agencies in child maltreatment cases.

Expiration

Nov 09, 2024

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online

Cost

$50

Credits / Hours

2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Dr. Megan McGraw Letson, MD

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

STD's / Sexually Transmitted Disease, Social Issues, Sexual Issues, Pediatrics, Law / Legal, Ethics, Diagnosis / Assessment / Patient History, Counseling

Keywords / Search Terms

Virtual Lecture Hall Domestic Violence, Ethics, Patient Communication, Patient Safety, Professional Responsibility, Risk Management, Recognize & Report Child Abuse, State Mandated CME

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