Recognizing Child Abuse: Physical Abuse (Program 1)

Healthcare professionals are required by state and local laws to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

Learning Objective: To identify the risk factors, signs, symptoms and behaviors associated with child abuse and learn how to respond appropriately

Covers various aspects surrounding the physical abuse of children, including risk factors and how to recognize actual physical signs of abuse, including soft-tissue, skeletal, head and abdominal injuries and inflicted traumatic brain injury.

This program also explores suggestive behaviors to be aware in both victims and perpetrators. Discussed are signs to be aware of with a suspicious caretaker during assessments.

Finally, this program addresses the important obligation and logistics of reporting child abuse when working in health and social services

SAVE when you purchase this program as part of the Child Abuse Series.   Click here for more details.

• Mandatory Training
• In-service Education
• Nursing Education
• General Staff Training