Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training for New York State: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2027-11-01

Course Description:
New York State Education Department (NYSED) Mandate: The NYSED now mandates all nurses and other licensed healthcare practitioners who have previously completed the one-time NYS Mandated "Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment" course to COMPLETE A NEWLY UPDATED TRAINING PROGRAM by April, 1, 2025. As of January 2024, NY Social Services Law Paragraph 413 was amended to require additional coursework that includes protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually.

NYSED requires all learners to take a Pre-Test to assess current knowledge of Identification and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment prior to reading the course.

Course Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
2) Identify protective factors against trauma.
3) Discuss implicit bias and its relationship to child welfare.
4) Summarize New York definitions pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment.
5) Recognize indicators of child maltreatment and abuse, including in a virtual setting.
6) Describe New York State reporting requirements, including calling the Statewide Central Register (SCR) and filing the Form LDSS-2221A.
7) Discuss the legal protections afforded mandated reporters and the consequences for failing to report.