Act 31 - Pennsylvania Child Abuse Requirement
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Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania - Act 31 (2 Hours): Mandated Reporter Training
REQUIRED FOR PA MANDATED REPORTERS - LICENSE RENEWAL Fulfills the Act 31 requirement for mandated reporters in Pennsylvania for 2 hours of training in recognizing and reporting child abuse. Approved by PA. |
2 | $20.00 |
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Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania - Act 31 (3 Hours): Mandated Reporter Training
REQUIRED FOR PA MANDATED REPORTERS - INITIAL LICENSURE Fulfills the Act 31 requirement for mandated reporters in Pennsylvania for 3 hours of training in recognizing and reporting child abuse. Approved by PA. |
3 | $30.00 |
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Act 31 Child Abuse Requirement
Act 31 of 2014 states that the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA), in conjunction with the Department of Human Services (DHS) is required to ensure that all persons applying for issuance of an initial license as a health-related licensee or funeral director (mandatory reporters under section 6311 of the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) (23 P.S.ยง 6311)) shall be required to complete 3 hours of DHS-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure.
3 hour course for license application:
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania - Act 31 (3 Hours)
This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA CE Provider number CACE000034)
2 hour course for license renewal:
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania - Act 31 (2 Hours)
This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA CE Provider number CACE000034).
Act 31 applies to all health-related licensees, regardless of whether they are subject to the continuing education requirements of the applicable Board. For example, although licensed practical nurses have no independent continuing education requirement at this time, they are required to complete the Act 31 continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements.
Wild Iris Medical Education electronically reports successful course completions within 24 hours to the PA DOS.
The DOS processes records received with 1-10 days.
Pennsylvania LPN license renewal is June 30 in even-numbered years.
Updated: December 2019, for details, always refer to your board.