Abuse and Neglect Identification and Reporting

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Mandated Reporting 
3. Responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter 
4. Screening for Abuse and Neglect 
5. Recognizing Risk Factors 
6. Identifying Abuse and Neglect in Children 
7. Identifying Abuse and Neglect in Adults 
8. Concerning Parent or Caregiver Behaviors  
9. Caring for a Patient with Suspected Abuse or Neglect  
10. Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Vulnerable Populations  
11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Abuse and Neglect Identification and Reporting​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Summarize the duties and obligations of a mandatory reporter based on occupation. 
2. Demonstrate methods to screen for abuse and neglect. 
3. Describe signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in vulnerable populations. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.