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Abuse - Child for PA Mandatory Reporters

Credit Hours(s)2.0

InstructorsRichard Saporito, DC

Price$40.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

Educational Objectives

Cite statistics on the scope of child abuse in Pennsylvania
Define the term child
Define the term perpetrator
Differentiate the commission of abuse from failure to act
Explain the religious exemption to neglect
Describe the effects of domestic violence on children in the home
Define human trafficking
List the risk factors to children / adolescents becoming victims of human trafficking
Compare and contrast Child Protective Services and General Protective Services
List the responsibilities of the Child Protective Services agencies
Explain the goals of General Protective Services
Outline the investigative process that occurs once a report is filed
Indicate the additional procedures involved when the alleged perpetrator is a school or child services employee
Define mandatory reporter and permissive reporter
Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters
Outline the process of making a report of suspected abuse – Childline
Summarize the suspension of privileged communication and the exemptions
Define Presumption of Good Faith
Explain the granting of immunity to mandatory and permissive reporters
List the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters
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

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