Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma CE for Kentucky Nurses
Tracking # 20-1238736
$20.00
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be better prepared to recognize and help prevent pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT) and understand reporting requirements for instances of AHT in Kentucky. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
- Define “pediatric abusive head trauma.”
- Recognize the risk factors for head injuries resulting from abuse.
- Describe the mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, history gathering, physical assessment, and diagnosis of pediatric AHT.
- Distinguish between accidental and abusive head trauma in the pediatric population.
- Discuss resources for prevention of pediatric AHT.
- Summarize Kentucky reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and neglect.
Course overview
MANDATORY KENTUCKY NURSING CEU. Fulfills the requirement for 1.5 hours of continuing education on recognizing and preventing PAHT (pediatric abusive head trauma) for nurses. Covers risk factors, assessment and diagnosis, prevention strategies, and KY standards for reporting child abuse and neglect.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Nurse planners, content experts, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
This course was not Joint Provided. No outside commercial support was received for the creation of this course material.
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