Course Code: REL-ACU-0-IRCNY
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Explain how physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect are defined and indicators of each.
Recall risk and protective factors associated with both perpetrators and victims of child abuse.
Describe the reporting requirements for mandated reporters in the state of New York.
Define a mandated reporter and “reasonable cause to suspect” child abuse.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Identifying Child Abuse
Recognizing Abuse
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
A Look at the Numbers
Defining Child Abuse
Physical Abuse
Signs of Physical Abuse
Psychological/Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Neglect
They May Be Telling You Something
Fact or Fiction
People Who Perpetuate Child Abuse
Alcohol and Drug Use
Intimate Partner Violence
Risk Factors for Abuse and Neglect
Protective Factors
Outcomes for Children Abused or Neglected
Section 3: Reporting Child Abuse
Reporting Abuse
Knowing When to Act
Make the Call to Report
Complete the Written or Electronic Report
What to Include in the Report
A Safe Haven
The Investigation
Sexual Abuse and Adolescents: Confidentiality and Reporting Issues
Legal Protections and Consequences
Before Abuse Starts
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet Jennifer
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Cassandra Shine RN, BSN
Cassandra earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University. She has worked as a registered nurse for more than 20 years and has clinical experience, specializing in Nephrology Research, Critical Care with Cardiothoracic Surgery and Trauma, Med/Surg, Community Health Outreach, and Education.
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Weissman, MSW, LCSW
Amanda Weissman, MSW, LCSW earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2016 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she worked with children, adolescents, and families in child advocacy centers, community-based intensive in-home services, and outpatient mental health services. She specializes in trauma-informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed clinical assessment.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.