Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania - Act 31
(2 Contact Hours)
- Approved By PA Dept. of Human Services
- Daily Electronic Reporting
- Meet Act 31 Requirements
Additional Important Information
Course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and fulfills the requirement for mandated reporters in Pennsylvania for 2 hours of training in recognizing and reporting child abuse as per ACT 31.
Daily electronic reporting to the PA Department of State!
2 Hour Course:
If you are renewing an existing Pennsylvania license.
What Will I Learn from This CEU Course?
Upon completion of this course, you will be better prepared to recognize and report child abuse, child maltreatment, and child neglect. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
- State the goal of the child welfare system in Pennsylvania.
- Differentiate between Child Protective Services and General Protective Services responses to reports of possible abuse or neglect.
- Describe the key components of child abuse and the categories of child abuse as defined by Pennsylvania law.
- Recognize indicators of child abuse and trafficking.
- Summarize the basis and responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse.
- Describe the process to report child abuse.
- Identify the protections for reporters who act in good faith and penalties for failure to report.
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