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Abuse - Child 201 : Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting

Credit Hours(s)1.0

InstructorsRichard Saporito, DC

Price$20.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

Educational Objectives

Define abuse and neglect
Differentiate the various forms of abuse
Recognize who are mandatory reporters of abuse
Identify the reporting requirements for mandatory reporters
Cite resources for obtaining specific state laws and statutes pertaining to child abuse and neglect
List signs of abuse and neglect
Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected abuse and neglect
Cite resources for patient education
Define Mandatory Reporter and Permissive Reporter
Explain the term perpetrator as it pertains to child abuse
Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters
Differentiate Child Protective Services from General Protective Services
List the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters

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