Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse in Iowa

Course overview

This continuing education module is designed to provide nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and emergency medical technicians and paramedics with an overview of the requirements and procedures for reporting cases of child and dependent adult abuse in Iowa. After studying the material presented here, you will be able to: Define the meanings of child Iowa Code (441-175 (232)) and dependent adult Iowa Code (235.B) abuse under Iowa state laws Describe the physical, psychological, behavioral, and environmental factors associated with abuse Outline the process of making a report to the Iowa Department of Human Services