Mandated Reporters: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia
Course Learning Objectives
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the mandated reporter's role in reporting suspected abuse and neglect.
- Identify physical and behavioral indicators of the legally recognized types of abuse and neglect in Georgia.
- Identify which groups of children may be at higher risk of being abused or neglected.
- Describe the steps necessary to report suspected abuse or neglect.
Includes:
schedule 2 Hours
star_outline 0.20 CEUs
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computer 1 year unlimited access
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face Early childhood training approval
Description
This course is designed to help Georgia mandated reporters recognize the signs of child abuse, their legal obligations related to reporting suspected abuse, and how to make a report.
This course has been reviewed and approved by the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services and Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
Not all courses are approved for early care and education in every state. Please check State and CEU Approvals page for details.