NY Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Child Welfare Practice Model
3. Epidemiology
4. Definitions
   – Abuse
   – Neglect
   
5. Identifying Abuse and Neglect
6. NY Protective Services
7. Role of Mandated Reporters
8. When to call SCR
9. What to expect
10. LDSS-2221A form
11. Legal Considerations
12. Adverse Childhood Experiences
13. Protective Factors
14. Special Populations
15. Resources
16. Conclusion
17. Post Test

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss the various types of substance abuse and the signs and symptoms of each. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2  contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Determine if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse, including in a virtual setting.
2. Recognize when a mandated reporter has the legal obligation to call the SCR.
3. Explain the main points of the legislation that pertain to the rights of mandated reporters.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials
5. Completion of the Pre and Post Evaluations (NYSED Requirement)
6. Partipant must obtain a score of 80% or greater in order to receive a certificate.

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.