Course Summary
There are four sections in this course:
- Introduction
- Section 1: Abuse and Neglect
- Section 2: Reporters and Reporting
- Section 3: Department of Human Services (DHS) Assessment Procedures
After completing these sections, you will be presented with a case study and "How to Save a Child" activities.
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of resources page.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
child care providers, nurses, social workers, teachers and their school personnel, physicians and other healthcare workers, mental health professionals, medical examiners or coroners, and law enforcement officers
Learning Objectives:
Introduction
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify mandatory reporter requirements
- Define child and parent/caregiver
Section 1: Abuse and Neglect
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify nine categories of child abuse
- Describe signs of abuse & neglect
- Describe cultural practice and skin tone variations mistaken as abuse
Section 2: Reporters and Reporting
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between mandatory and permissive reporter
- Explain the reporting requirements
- Describe the reporting procedures
Section 3: Department of Human Services (DHS) Assessment Procedures
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Identify the steps in the assessment process
- Identify the possible results of the assessment
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Communication Skills, Analytical/Assessment Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, Cultural Competency Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
2 hours
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Analisa Pearson, Sally Clausen
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
July 12, 2014