Child Abuse Ceus

Research indicates child abuse and neglect can have long-term effects on a child's health and future. Thus, it is imperative that efforts are made to prevent child abuse and neglect. This course reviews strategies and approaches to prevent child abuse ...

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is one of the leading cause of child abuse deaths in the United States. Nearly all victims of SBS suffer serious health consequences and at least one out of every four babies who are violently shaken dies from SBS. Understand...

The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. This CEU course provides a better understanding of the legal definition of, the different types of, and the signs and symptoms of chi...

This course addresses abuse and neglect by looking at: the legal definition; federal law related to child abuse. Assessing the signs and symptoms; what is known about chronic neglect; ways to work with families experiencing chronic neglect, including ...

For children and youth who experience child abuse or neglect and associated trauma, brain development may be interrupted, leading to functional impairments. This CE course summarizes what healthcare professionals can do to prom...

Child abuse and neglect is highly prevalent and is associated with several risk factors. This CEU course provides a select group of strategies based on the best available evidence to help prevent child abuse and neglect. The s...

The problems that children develop due to child abuse and neglect have negative impacts that ripple across the lifespan, affecting children's chances to succeed in school, work, and relationships. This CEU course focuses on pro...

Due to recent shifts in both the cultural and health care landscape, health care professionals are being asked to work with parents, caregivers, and children to prevent child abuse and neglect, and promote child and family well-being. Therefore, health...

The goal of this continuing education module is to provide social workers, athletic trainers, audiologists, certified medical assistants, certified nursing assistants, dietitians, EMTs/paramedics, health educators, massage therapists, nurses, occupatio...

As a healthcare professional, you play an important role in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse. Part of this role involves collecting concise, complete, and consistent information to understand the scope and degree of abuse. You also have ...

Pediatric abusive head trauma, or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. The term “shaken baby syndrome” has been used for decades to describe abusive head trauma inflicted on infants and you...

This course has been approved for 2 hours by the Commission on Case Manager Certification for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Pediatric abusive head trauma, or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. The t...

Spanking, other physical/corporal punishment, and child abuse are very different. How does a person differentiate among them? More importantly, how does a child perceive the difference? Traditionally, American parents have used spanking and other forms...

In the U.S., child abuse and neglect remain growing problems. Healthcare and other professionals are  uniquely positioned to identify child abuse and neglect. Early recognition often leads to intervention and support that can reduce further incide...

The purpose of this course is to ensure that nurses understand Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services law 23 Pa.C.S. Chapter 63 pertaining to child protection and their role in identifying and reporting potential cases of child abuse, including...

Healthcare professionals, regardless of their discipline or field, are in a unique position to assist in the identification, education, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. This course describes how victims of abuse can be accurat...

In 2019, there were 4,856 substantiated reports to child abuse in Pennsylvania. Healthcare professionals, regardless of their discipline or field, are in a unique position to assist in the identification, education, and prevention of ch...

Nurses working in emergency centers often care for victims of intentional harm, criminal neglect, and accidents arising from illegal activities. These include patients who have been shot, stabbed, or otherwise assaulted with or without ...

Child abuse and neglect is a serious social problem. Research indicates that a significant number of children in the United States have been victims of physical abuse. The figures show that ethnic minority children (e.g., African Americ...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dental Hygienist, ...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (L...

This peer reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational N...

Pediatric abusive head trauma, commonly known as shaken baby syndrome, is a form of child abuse that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. The traditional explanation for pediatric abusive head trauma was that violent shaking of the child ...