Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting

Mandatory reporter training required in NY, PA, NJ, and CA. Recognition of abuse and neglect, reporting obligations, and legal protections for reporters.

6 Units

Early Units (Foundation)

Building Skills

Advanced Concepts

Capstone/Synthesis

Recognizing Physical Abuse in Children

Physical abuse represents the intentional infliction of physical injury on a child. Healthcare providers play a critical role in recognizing suspicious injury patterns that warrant further evaluation and reporting.

20 minutes

Identifying and Responding to Child Neglect

Child neglect, the failure to meet a child's basic needs, represents the most common form of maltreatment. Healthcare providers must recognize neglect's manifestations while considering contextual factors like poverty and access to resources.

20 minutes

Child Sexual Abuse Recognition and Response

Child sexual abuse encompasses a range of activities from exposure to sexual material to contact offenses. Healthcare providers must recognize subtle indicators, respond appropriately to disclosures, and understand the limitations of physical examinations.

20 minutes

Emotional Abuse and Psychological Maltreatment

Emotional abuse involves patterns of behavior that impair a child's emotional development and sense of self-worth. Despite its prevalence and serious consequences, emotional abuse remains underrecognized and underreported compared to other maltreatment forms.

20 minutes

Mandated Reporting: Legal and Ethical Obligations

Healthcare providers serve as mandated reporters of child abuse with legal obligations to report reasonable suspicion. Understanding reporting requirements, procedures, and protections ensures compliance while protecting vulnerable children.

20 minutes

Documentation and Evidence Collection in Abuse Cases

Medical documentation in suspected child abuse cases serves dual purposes: guiding clinical care and providing evidence for investigations and legal proceedings. Comprehensive, objective documentation protects children while supporting provider testimony.

20 minutes

Learning Progression

This course is designed to be taken sequentially. Earlier units establish foundational concepts that later units build upon. While you can explore units in any order, following the numbered sequence provides the most coherent learning experience.