Objectives: After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify how to recognize child abuse and neglect
• Recall the various types and signs of child abuse and neglect
• Recall the consequences of child abuse and neglect
• Describe the effects of maltreatment on brain development
Description: If you read the newspaper, watch TV news, or view news on the internet, you will likely see stories about abuse and neglect frequently. Sadly, available examples are voluminous and graphic. In this course we will go into detail about types of child abuse, signs and symptoms, and potential long-term effects. By learning what to look for and where to turn for help, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life.
Keywords: Children, Abuse, Neglect, Maltreatment, Brain Development, Reporting
Approval Bodies
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 2022
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 2023-2025
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