Mandated Reporting

1.0 NAPNAP contact hour. This continuing education activity is offered FREE to Members and Nonmembers.
Should I report my concerns for suspected child maltreatment and neglect? If I do report, how do I know how and what to report? The NAPNAP Child Maltreatment and Neglect SIG discusses key factors in the various typologies of abuse for pediatric-focused advanced practice nurses in determining the need and steps to report child maltreatment and neglect. 

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.

Keywords: Mandated Reporter, Child Maltreatment and Neglect, Child Abuse.
 

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

 

Learning Objectives

  • Review the scope of child maltreatment
  • Discuss mandating reporting, including bias and barriers
  • Explore mandated reporting as it relates to various typologies of abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical child abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect.
  • Outline the overall role of the pediatric-focused advanced practice provider in mandated reporting.
  • Provide resources on mandated reporting for pediatric-focused advanced practice providers.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
06/01/2025
Course expires: 
06/01/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Saribel G. Quinones, DNP, MSN, BSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC
Kristi K. Westphaln, PhD., RN, CPNP-PC
Savannah Apodoca, FNP-BC
Kristen Morris, DNP, CPNP, AFN-BC
Christina Quick, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, CHSE
Alexandra Blumenthal Armstrong, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC
Gail Hornor, DNP, CPNP, SANE-P
Ellen M. Chiocca, PhD., CPNP-PC, FAPSAC
Tracy Halasz, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS

No Disclosures to report

Some of the information provided may be upsetting to you.
Trauma and typologies of abuse will be discussed.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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