Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
About This Event
This continuing education activity is designated for 2 credits. A recorded webinar to assist dental clinicians in recognizing signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. Learning includes history and background of child abuse and neglect, incidence reporting, identifying concerns from a dental provider perspective, recognizing behavioral health issues, clinician’s role in recognizing and reporting, and legal responsibilities of mandated reporters.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the history and background of child abuse and neglect
- Report the incidence of child abuse and neglect
- Identify the problem from a dental provider perspective
- Recognize behavioral health issues and effects
- Describe the clinician's role in recognizing, reporting, and referring victims
- Cite clinical and intra-oral pathology of physical and sexual abuse
- Know when, how, where to report suspected abuse
- Understand legal responsibilities of mandated reporters
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
Event Format
On-demand
CE Credits
2*