Abuse 201 - Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting

Course overview

*Define abuse and neglect *Differentiate the various forms of abuse *Recognize who are mandatory reporters of abuse *Identify the reporting requirements for mandatory reporters *Cite resources for obtaining specific state laws and statutes pertaining to child abuse and neglect *List signs of abuse and neglect *Explain the appropriate history and examination components in cases of suspected abuse and neglect *Cite resources for patient education *Define Mandatory Reporter and Permissive Reporter *Explain the term perpetrator as it pertains to child abuse *Explain the reporting requirements of mandatory reporters *Differentiate Child Protective Services from General Protective Services *List the penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters