Pennsylvania: Child Abuse Renewal: Recognition and Reporting, 2 Units

Pennsylvania: Child Abuse Renewal: Recognition and Reporting, 2 Units is organized by ATrain Education, Inc..

Course Expires: 12/31/2026

Course Summary:
This online course is for healthcare providers and other professionals in Pennsylvania renewing licensure in Pennsylvania. Child abuse is defined, along with its components and categories. New regulations related to human trafficking are included. The reporting process is described, as well as responsibilities of mandated and persons encouraged to report suspected child abuse, reasonable cause, and penalties for failing to report. The course describes indicators of child abuse. It concludes with information about the prevention of child abuse.

Learning Objectives:
When you finish this course you will be able to*:

• Relate the 3 key components of child abuse recognized under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law for children and parents to ensure a child’s well-being.
• Understand that nothing in the PA CPSL requires a person who has reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of child abuse to identify the type of abuse they are reporting when making a report of suspected child abuse.
• Understand that nothing in the PA CPSL requires a person who has reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of child abuse to consider the exclusions from child abuse in order to make a report of suspected child abuse.
• Understand the four circumstances that require a mandated reporter to immediately report suspected child abuse if they have reasonable cause to suspect a child is a victim of child abuse.
• Define reasonable cause as it relates to the reporting of child abuse.
• Understand that nothing in section 6311 of the PA CPSL (relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse) requires a child to come before the mandated reporter in order for the mandated reporter to make a report of suspected child abuse.
• Understand that nothing in section 6311 of the PA CPSL (relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse) requires the mandated reporter to identify the person responsible for the child abuse in order to make a report of suspected child abuse.
• Describe the concept of “good faith” when making a report of child abuse.