Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter - PA Act 31 Initial Training

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Designed for Pennsylvania professionals, this course equips mandated reporters to recognize child abuse, respond appropriately, and fulfill legal reporting duties.

Take this course to protect children and fulfill your legal responsibility.

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Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter - PA Act 31 Initial Training

About this course

The term child abuse generally describes the most serious harms committed against children by the persons who are responsible for their care. This course describes and refers to all forms of child abuse. It presents in a clear and precise way the responsibilities of mandated reporters in Pennsylvania and how to report reasonable suspicions of abuse. It also describes consequences for not reporting when required. Includes instructions on using the Child Welfare Portal.

What you will learn

  • Differentiate the purpose of Child Protective Services verses General Protective Services
  • Define legal terminology associated with child abuse
  • Explain the risk factors contributing to child abuse
  • Recognize physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect
  • Describe situations in which mandated reporters shall report
  • Summarize the process for reporting and which methods are acceptable for mandated verses permissive reporters
  • Discuss the legal protections afforded mandated reporters as well as the consequences for failing to report

Course content

9
sections
3h
total length
Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter - PA Act 31 Initial Training
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PA Act 31: GPS v CPS
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PA Act 31: Definitions
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68 min read
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PA Act 31: Exclusions
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13 min read
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PA Act 31: Disclosures
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PA Act 31: Mandated Reporters
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PA Act 31: Scenarios
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Course details

Release Date:
10/6/2020
Activity Type:
Enduring Material
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Activity Format:
Online

Accreditations

This course has been reviewed and approved through the rigorous standards of leading accrediting organizations, ensuring your continuing education credits are formally recognized and respected across professions and states.

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Additional Information

  • Automatic reporting to CE Broker for participating states
  • Instant certificate generation upon course completion
  • Credits accepted for license renewal
  • Meets state requirements for continuing education

Course Faculty

Learn from leading experts who bring their real-world experience and evidence-based practices to this comprehensive training.

Amy Adkins-Dwivedi

Amy Adkins-Dwivedi

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
MS, APRN

Advanced practice nurse with expertise education, and infection‑control in community health settings.

Areas of expertise:
HIV Education
Nursing
Infection Control
Public Health

Disclosure

All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.Amy Adkins-Dwivedi, MS, APRN has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.DisclaimerParticipants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Why learn from these experts?

Clinical Excellence

Our intuitive, user-friendly platform removes barriers, allowing you to focus on what matters most: advancing your skills and reaching your goals.

Real-World Experience

Combined 27+ years of direct patient care experience with diverse HIV populations in various healthcare settings.

Education Focus

Dedicated to training healthcare professionals and have developed evidence-based curricula for stigma reduction.

Patient Advocacy

Strong advocates for patient-centered care and have worked extensively with HIV advocacy organizations.

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Product Details

$23.00
3 hours
  • 100% Online. Complete on your time
  • Courses meet state, department, and board license requirements
  • Instant Completion. Certificate sent to you directly
  • Reporting on your behalf to Pennsylvania Licensing System
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Requirements & Compliance

This course meets your continuing education requirements across multiple states and professions, ensuring you stay compliant with the latest regulations.

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Meets Requirement
Pennsylvania

PA Act 31

Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Act 31 training.

Compliance Guaranteed

This course is regularly updated to ensure compliance with current state and federal requirements.

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