Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law was enacted to encourage the reporting of suspected child abuse and to ensure that county protective service agencies quickly investigate reports and protect children from further abuse. Certain adults--known as mandated reporters--are required to make a report when they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of abuse. All health-related licensees and certificate holders are considered mandated reporters, including funeral directors.

This course takes an in-depth look at the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, the components of child abuse, and the requirements and responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse. It explains who must report and examines the reporting procedures that must be followed. The course also presents reporting scenarios and highlights the warning signs of child abuse.

This course has been approved to meet Pennsylvania's two-hour child abuse recognition and reporting training requirement.