Child Maltreatment Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com.

Release date: 5/04/22
Expiration date: 7/30/26

Learning Objectives:
By the completion of this activity, the nurse will be able to:

Define child maltreatment, child abuse, and child neglect as recognized by the laws of New York State.
Consider the incidence and prevalence of child maltreatment and abuse in New York and the US.
Identify the risk factors that contribute to child maltreatment and abuse.
Recognize the behaviors and physical indicators of child maltreatment and abuse.
Discuss mandatory reporting of suspected cases of child maltreatment and abuse.
Review the legal protection for mandatory reporting and consequences for failing to report suspected child maltreatment and abuse.