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Unseen Scars
Protecting children starts with awareness. This Massachusetts-approved course equips providers to detect abuse, understand its impact, and implement effective interventions.
Master critical skills in pediatric protection with this course that empowers medical professionals to detect, intervene, and understand the impacts of child abuse and neglect.
About this course
Review the complexities of child abuse and neglect with “Unseen Scars”, a course designed for medical professionals. Learn to detect subtle signs of maltreatment and implement effective interventions. Understand the profound impact these experiences have on a child’s development through expert-led discussions and case studies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to act swiftly and decisively in your critical role as a protector of pediatric health and wellness.
This course meets the Massachusetts requirement of child abuse and neglect training under state law.
What you will learn
At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to:
- Identify at least three physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect across different age groups, demonstrating proficiency in recognizing subtle signs.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment to differentiate between accidental injuries and suspicious injuries suggestive of abuse, through simulated case studies and role-playing exercises.
- Formulate an appropriate plan of action for reporting suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines specific to state or jurisdiction laws.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including child protection agencies and law enforcement, to ensure timely intervention and support for affected children and their families.
- Evaluate the potential long-term impact of child abuse and neglect on a child's physical health, mental well-being, and social development, integrating this understanding into ongoing patient care and advocacy efforts.
Course content
Course details
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.
ASWB
Accredited for social work continuing education
APA
Accredited for psychology continuing education
ACCME
Accredited for physician continuing medical education
ANCC
Accredited for nursing continuing education
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.
Kimberlee Rowett
Kim is a freelance healthcare writer focusing on patient and consumer education, putting her 11 years of experience as a nurse, 17 years of experience in healthcare, her master’s degree in nursing, master’s degree in business administration, and doctorate degree in nursing practice to work.
Disclosure
Disclosures
PACE requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All relevant financial relationships for anyone with the ability to control the content of this educational activity are listed below and have been mitigated according to PACE policies. Others involved in the planning of this activity have no relevant financial relationships.
- Kimberlee Rowett, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN
Nurse Manager, TeleOncology
• 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.
Disclaimer
Participants 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.
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Education Focus
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Patient Advocacy
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Product Details
- 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 CE Broker
Satisfaction guaranteed or full refund
Requirements & Compliance
This course meets your continuing education requirements across multiple states and professions, ensuring you stay compliant with the latest regulations.
Requirements
This course is regularly updated to ensure compliance with current state and federal requirements.
Accreditations
ASWB
Association of Social Work Boards
APA
American Psychological Association
ACCME
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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