Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma CE for Kentucky Nurses: Prevent and Report Shaken Baby Syndrome

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma CE for Kentucky Nurses: Prevent and Report Shaken Baby Syndrome is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2028-03-15

Course Description:
MANDATORY KENTUCKY NURSING CEU. Fulfills the requirement for 1.5 hours of continuing education on recognizing and preventing PAHT (pediatric abusive head trauma) for nurses. Covers risk factors, assessment and diagnosis, prevention strategies, and KY standards for reporting child abuse and neglect.

Course Learning Objectives
1) Define pediatric “abusive head trauma” (AHT).
2) Recognize the risk factors for head injuries resulting from abuse.
3) Describe the mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, history gathering, physical assessment, and diagnosis of pediatric AHT.
4) Distinguish between accidental and abusive head trauma in the pediatric population, including controversies surrounding diagnosis.
5) Summarize primary, secondary, and tertiary resources for prevention of pediatric AHT.
6) Discuss Kentucky reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and neglect.