OVERVIEW
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Child Abuse Prevention: Shaken Baby Syndrome is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.
Expiration Date: 2028-03-15
Course Description:
Recognize and prevent pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT), including shaken baby syndrome. Child abuse prevention CEU course covers definitions and terminology, risk factors, presentation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention and prevention strategies, and reporting.
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) Identify immediate and long-term treatments and interventions for children presenting with pediatric AHT.
6) Summarize primary, secondary, and tertiary resources for prevention of pediatric AHT.
7) Discuss reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and neglect.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Nursing:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300, for 3.00 Contact Hours.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1291494.
Occupational Therapy:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 11902. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1291494.
Paramedic/EMT:
Wild Iris Medical Education is an approved provider for paramedic and EMT continuing education in California by the Coastal Valleys EMS Agency: CE Provider #49-0057. This course has been approved for X hours of continuing education and is non-instructor based. This document must be retained for a period of four years.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1291494.
Physical Therapy:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1291494.
TARGET AUDIENCE
NursingPhysical TherapistOccupational TherapistsParamedicsSPECIALITIES
TraumaNursingCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Refunds are available if you cancel within 14 days of order confirmation and haven't started any courses. Note that online transaction charges will be deducted. No refund if courses are started during the cancellation period
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