Ethical Considerations and Mandated Reporting: Identifying and Responding to Child and Elder Abuse
Tracking # 20-1331849
Course overview
This comprehensive course equips behavioral health professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and ethically respond to child and elder abuse, neglect, and mandated reporting responsibilities. In accordance with California Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Health training standards for psychologists, social workers, professional clinical counselors, or marriage and family therapists. Participants will explore types of abuse, physical and behavioral indicators, reporting protocols, and trauma-informed intervention strategies. Ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate treatment approaches will be emphasized throughout to ensure compassionate, legally compliant care.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.