HR014 - Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse

Each year, tens of thousands of children are traumatized by physical, sexual, and emotional abusers or by caregivers who neglect them. As a representative of a health care provider, federal regulations require you to report any suspicions of child abuse. This course provides tips on identifying child abuse, and explains how you report your suspicions.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify the different types of abuse. 
2. Discuss protective factors for child abuse and neglect. 
3. Identify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse. 
4. List signs and symptoms of child and teen trafficking. 
5. Describe the types of questions that should be adhered to when interviewing a suspected victim of child abuse or neglect. 
6. Discuss how you should respond to a child who is in immediate danger.
7. Explain the elements that make up a “good-faith” report.

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey. 

Continuing education: 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); 1.0 Business/Facility Management (B) PCEs by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC);.1.0 Category II CPE credits by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.