Understanding Child Abuse and Reporting for Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

This course provides an advanced overview of child abuse and reporting requirements for healthcare professionals. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: - Define types of child abuse. - Explain the physiological and psychological response to trauma. - Recognize physical and emotional signs of abuse. - Discuss the nursing implications and reporting requirement when caring for a child who is a victim of abuse. - Describe specific guidance on recognizing abuse or neglect in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.