Explain when to report child abuse
Learn when and how to report child abuse and neglect in early childhood education and child care centers. Gain knowledge on identifying signs of child abuse and demonstrate familiarity with the appropriate reporting process.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs10 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify and understand the requirements of Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- Demonstrate an understanding of the types of child abuse, and signs of abuse and neglect
- Identify types of abuse in infants and toddlers, how to report, and who are mandated reporters.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate child abuse reporting process
- Identify types of abuse, by recognizing sexual abuse
- Explain how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
- Identify the procedures for reporting child abuse/neglect
- Identify types of abuse, by identifying signs of abuse and neglect
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
- Identify types of abuse, by recognizing emotional abuse
- Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
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