Child Abuse: NY Mandated Reporter Training

Course overview

Purpose/Goals The purpose of this course is to prepare healthcare professionals to identify child abuse and maltreatment/neglect and to comply with New York mandatory reporting requirements. Objectives After completing this course the learner will be able to: Correctly report child abuse or maltreatment/neglect to New York State Central Register (SCR) of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Evaluate situations to determine reasonable cause to suspect child abuse and maltreatment/neglect Identify physical and behavioral indicators associated with child abuse and maltreatment/neglect Describe legal frameworks for mandated reporters and the New York State Child Protective Services