100341: California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

About the Course:

This course provides guidelines specific to child abuse and neglect reporting laws in the State of California. The actual penal codes pertaining to child abuse and neglect reporting are used as the basis for this course. It provides information relevant to all health care practitioners who work with children.

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Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially California based psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about child abuse and neglect reporting regulations. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Define child abuse and neglect.

2. Explain California’s regulations regarding the reporting and handling of child abuse and neglect cases.

3. Apply child abuse statutes to work with children in health care and other settings.