Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PIRAN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
State abuse reporting responsibilities under mandated reporting laws.
Identify risk factors, protective factors, and signs of child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder or dependent adult abuse.
Determine how you should respond in situations involving suspected abuse or intimate partner violence.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Abuse and Reporting Laws
What Is Abuse?
Laws About Reporting Abuse
Mandated Reporting of Intimate Partner Violence
What Goes into a Mandated Report?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Child Abuse and Neglect
Meet Sam
Types of Child Abuse
The Reality of Child Abuse
Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
Recognizing Signs of Abuse
Quick Check
Risk and Protective Factors
Review
Summary
Section 4: Intimate Partner Violence
Meet Brad and Jessica
What Is Intimate Partner Violence?
Facts About Intimate Partner Violence
Signs of IPV
Risk Factors
Protective Factors
Meet Allison
Reporting IPV
Review
Summary
Section 5: Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Meet Gina
Defining Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Signs of Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse
Rates of Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Risk Factors
Protective Factors
Responding to Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Staff Writer: Monique Kahn, Psy.D.
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.