PATIENT
EDUCATION
PATIENT
EDUCATION > CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM
The
purpose of this course is to provide information and training on child
abuse for those who work in healthcare, residential care and child care
facilities.
OBJECTIVES:
At
the conclusion of this course learners will be able to:
- Describe
situations in which mandated reporters must report suspected cases of
child abuse or maltreatment.
- Describe
what constitutes “reasonable cause to suspect” that a child
has been abused or maltreated.
- Outline
the proper procedure for making a report of suspected child abuse.
- List
what actions certain mandated reporters may take to protect a child
in addition to filing a child abuse report.
- Describe
the legal protections afforded reporters and the consequences for failing
to report.
- Define
what constitutes “abuse,” maltreatment,” and “neglect”
according to New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law.
- Distinguish
among various behavioral and environmental characteristics of abusive
parents or caretakers.
- Identify
physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse.
- Identify
physical and behavioral indicators of maltreatment and neglect.
- Contrast
the physical and behavioral indicators of sexual abuse.
This
course is geared towards all healthcare professionals as well as community
residents.
TIME:
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
LOCATION:
Queens Hospital Center
To
register and for more information, contact the Department of Staff Education
at (718) 883-3402.
Course
fee: $56.00 -- Community residents and non-QHN providers
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