Child Abuse and Neglect: An Overview
Course: #31373Level: IntroductorySubject Area: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment 1 Hour 1438 Reviews
The presenter will provide an overview of the four main types of child abuse, including signs of possible abuse. Reporting suspected child abuse and prevention activities will also be addressed.
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CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AZ Registry/1.0; CA Registry/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GaPDS-ASO/1.0; HI/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID Stars/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; NC DCDEE/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NV Registry/1.0; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK Registry/1.0; OR/1.0; SC Endeavors/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT NLCCV/1.0; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list the four main types of child abuse.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe risk and protective factors for child abuse.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe child abuse prevention activities.
Course created on December 10, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Neglect |
| 15-25 Minutes | Physical Abuse |
| 25-30 Minutes | Emotional Abuse |
| 30-35 Minutes | Sexual Abuse |
| 35-40 Minutes | Consequences |
| 40-45 Minutes | Risk & Protective Factors |
| 45-50 Minutes | Reporting |
| 50-55 Minutes | Prevention |
| 55-60 Minutes | Take Action |
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1438 ReviewsPresented By
Marilyn Massey-Stokes
EdD CHES, CHWC
Dr. Massey-Stokes is Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs in the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. She has approximately 30 years of experience teaching health at the university level and has actively engaged in scholarship related to health education and health promotion, including child and adolescent health. Dr. Massey-Stokes is also a Certified Health Education Specialist and Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her passion is promoting health and wellness across the lifespan, and she particularly enjoys working with adult learners.
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Arizona Registry
This course is approved by the Arizona Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
continued is an Approved Training Sponsor with the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization
This course is state-approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for child care providers. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC,is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
IdahoSTARS
continued is an approved training provider for IdahoSTARS. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Michigan Registry
This course is approved by the Michigan Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
North Carolina DCDEE
This course is approved by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Nevada Registry
This course has been approved by the Nevada Registry for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Oklahoma Registry
This course is approved by the Oklahoma Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
South Carolina Endeavors Registry
This course is approved by the South Carolina Endeavors Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Vermont Northern Lights
continued is an approved online training organization by Vermonts Northern Lights Career Development Center. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
The Registry - Wisconsin
This course has been approved by the Wisconsin Registry as registered training for child care licensing credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Wyoming Stars
This course has been approved by Wyoming Stars for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).