Pennsylvania Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training
Overview
Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law mandates certain adults, known as mandated reporters, to report suspected child abuse. This includes all health-related licensees and certificate holders, such as funeral directors. The law ensures quick investigation and protection of children.
The course covers the law, child abuse components, reporting requirements, and procedures. It includes scenarios and warning signs of abuse and meets Pennsylvania’s two-hour training requirement.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, students will be able to:
describe the operation of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
identify mandated reporters and their responsibility for reporting suspected cases of child abuse
discuss the reporting process and reporting procedures
explain the penalties for failure to report
identify child abuse indicators
Designed For
Health-related licensees and funeral professionals in Pennsylvania who must take a two-hour child abuse recognition and reporting CE course every renewal cycle.