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Reporting Suspected Child Maltreatment: Legal and Ethical Issues

Tracking # 20-919527

$29.00

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Educator PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC.
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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Reporting Suspected Child Maltreatment: Legal and Ethical Issues is a 2-hour video continuing education (CE) course that outlines the legal requirements for reporting suspected child neglect and child abuse. Many professionals throughout the United States are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment. However, the legal requirement to report is often confusing to navigate in relation to other professional and ethical responsibilities. This workshop provides profession-based context to the role of mandated reporter. The course opens with a brief history of mandated reporting and the changes to mandated reporting laws over time. We then discuss who is considered a "mandated reporter." when a report to Child Protective Services (CPS) is necessary, and the concerns regarding under and over reporting. A detailed discussion highlights the risk factors and indicators of maltreatment and provides specific definitions and examples of the four types of maltreatment (neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse). Mandated reporters explore a framework that can guide their decision in making the "tough call" of whether to file a report to CPS or not, using research findings and practical advice based on real case examples. Course #21-56 | 2022 | 2-hour audio with handout | 20 posttest questions

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician

2h General

Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor

2h General

Licensed Associate Counselor

2h General

Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor

2h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h General

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Psychologist

2h Ethics

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

2h Domestic Violence

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

2h Domestic Violence

Psychologist

2h Domestic Violence

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

2h General

Nutrition Counselor

2h General

Florida Office of School Psychology

School Psychologist

2h Domestic Violence

Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Psychologist

2h General (Area III)

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General Continuing Education

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

2h General

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist

2h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Psychologists

Licensed Psychologist

2h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers

Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Class I CE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Class I CE

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Michigan Board of Psychology

Limited Licensed Psychologist

2h Ethics

Psychologist

2h Ethics

Psychologist Special Volunteer

2h Ethics

Michigan Board of Social Work

Bachelor's Social Worker

2h Ethics

Master's Social Worker

2h Ethics

Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics or Legal Issues in the Delivery of Counseling Services

Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Ethics or Legal Issues in the Delivery of Counseling Services

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist Registered

2h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

2h Ethics

Clinical Social Worker

2h Ethics

Conditional Clinical MH Counselor

2h Ethics

Conditional Clinical Social Worker

2h Ethics

Conditional Marriage Family Therapist

2h Ethics

Conditional School Social Worker

2h Ethics

Conditional Social Work Associate

2h Ethics

Conditional Social Worker

2h Ethics

Licensed Social Worker

2h Ethics

Licensed Social Worker Associate

2h Ethics

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Ethics

Pastoral Psychotherapist

2h Ethics

School Social Worker

2h Ethics

New Hampshire Board of Psychologists

Psychologist

2h Category A Hours

School Psychologist (Doctoral)

2h Category A Hours

School Psychologist (Specialist)

2h Category A Hours

New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board

Occupational Therapist

2h Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills

Occupational Therapist Assistant

2h Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

2h Category A Hours

Psychologist

2h Category A Hours

Psychologist (Provisional)

2h Category A Hours

North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Ethics for Social Workers

North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners

Licensed Psychologist

2h Professional Ethics, Law, or Jurisprudence

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Independent Social Worker

2h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

2h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Social Worker

2h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Registered Social Worker Assistant

2h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Continuing education related to professional counseling

Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist

2h Continuing education related to psycho-education

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

2h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker

2h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice

2h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice

2h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual

2h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Masters Social Worker

2h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Tennessee Board for LPCs, LMFTs and CPTs

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist

2h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

2h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Ethics and Jurisprudence

Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology

Psychological Examiner

2h Tennessee Law & Professional Ethics (APA Approved)

Psychologist

2h Tennessee Law & Professional Ethics (APA Approved)

Senior Psychological Examiner

2h Tennessee Law & Professional Ethics (APA Approved)

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Tennessee Board of Social Workers

Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensed Psychological Associate

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Psychologist

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

School Psychologist

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Social Worker

2h General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

2h Professional Responsibilities

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Licensed Social Worker

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Provisional License

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Service Worker Registrant

2h Category I continuing education related to social work

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Psychological Practitioner

2h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Psychologist

2h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Specialist in School Psychology

2h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Disclosure statements

Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., is the principal consultant and owner of Krase Consulting, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with experience in child welfare systems, higher education, non-profit management, and youth sports coaching. is an expert on the professional reporting of suspected child maltreatment and has authored multiple books and articles on the subject. She has years of experience consulting with government and community based organizations to develop policy & practice standards. As part of her extensive work to educate and support healthcare professionals to intervene and protect children when necessary, while respecting and supporting family integrity whenever possible, Dr. Krase offers training, resources, blogs, podcasts, and consultations through her website, Making The Tough Call.


Disclosure:

Financial: Kathryn Krase receives author compensation from Professional Development Resources. In addition, Dr, Krase is paid for services provided through her consulting firm and for presenting professional development and training for healthcare professionals. Dr. Krase has authored and co-authored multiple books and papers and receives royalties for some, including Making the Tough Call, Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, and Child Welfare, Preparing Social Workers for Practice in the Field.


Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

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