Mental Health CE Courses Behavioral Technicians

Discipline, Care and Management of Children in Residential Day Treatment in Pennsylvannia

New!
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated June 11, 2026

This course provides Pennsylvania youth residential staff with a practical understanding of appropriate discipline, care, and management of children in accordance with Chapter 3800 expectations. Participants will learn how to support children using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and dignity-based approaches while avoiding prohibited or harmful disciplinary practices. The course reviews child rights, staff boundaries, active supervision, behavior management, de-escalation strategies, documentation expectations, and the importance of recognizing when conduct or incidents may require internal reporting or mandated reporting. Emphasis is placed on maintaining safety, consistency, respect, and accountability while helping youth build skills and manage behavior in a structured residential setting.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify Pennsylvania Chapter 3800 expectations for discipline, care, and management of children.
  2. Describe prohibited disciplinary practices and child rights protections.
  3. Apply trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies.
  4. Use de-escalation and positive support techniques to promote safety.
  5. Explain appropriate documentation, supervision, and reporting responsibilities.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for Pennsylvania youth residential facility staff, child care workers, direct support staff, supervisors, program managers, and other professionals who have regular or significant contact with children in residential or day treatment settings.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: NA
  • Credit Hours: 1
  • Last Updated: June 11, 2026
New!
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
Updated June 11, 2026
This course is designed for Pennsylvania youth residential facility staff, child care workers, direct support staff, supervisors, program managers, and other professionals who have regular or significant contact with children in residential or day treatment settings.
  • CE Hours 1 hour
  • CEBroker Course ID NA