CPHSSWCE0469 - Mandated Reporter Course
Course Description
This course meets the requirements of Pennsylvania’s Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting continuing education requirement for licensed social workers. Accordingly, it provides an overview of Pennsylvania’s Child Welfare System, definitions of child abuse, provisions and responsibilities for reporting child abuse, and indicators of child abuse. Mandated reporters from other professions are also invited and encouraged to attend the training. This training will count towards Mandated Reporter licensure maintenance requirements within the state of Pennsylvania. If eligible, you may also receive (3) continuing education credits for completing this training.
Target Level Audience: Intermediate
PLEASE NOTE: ONCE YOU REGISTER AND CHECK OUT THE LINK TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RECEIPT EMAILED TO YOU.
Course Outline
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Section 1: Introduction and Review of Goals
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Section 2: Child Welfare System in Pennsylvania
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Section 3: Defining Abuse
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Section 4: Indicators of Abuse
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Section 5: Policy and Law
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Section 6: Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
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Section 7: Procedure
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Section 8: Key Takeaways
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Section 9: Case Studies
Learner Outcomes
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Compare and contrast criteria for reporting suspected child abuse to Childline
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Recognize the difference between Child Protective Services and General Protective Services
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Identify components of child abuse;
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Identify their responsibilities as mandated reporters
- Report suspected child abuse to appropriate agencies within required time frames;
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Recognize signs of potential child abuse
Instructors
- Kyle McGee