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Addiction Counseling and Social Services

Abuse Reporting in Kentucky

Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
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This course will explore the requirements for recognizing and reporting abuse in Kentucky. The course will list who mandated reporters are, when a report is warranted, and how to make the report when it is necessary. We will explore the timeline for reporting and the procedures that must occur. 

It will award 1 continuing education hour.  Please see the board approval box or course approvals.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the user will be able to:

  1. Identify the signs and symptoms of abuse of children and/or the elderly.
  2. Identify who is mandated to report suspected abuse.
  3. Identify how to make contact the Department of Children and Families.
  4. Identify what information is needed to make a report.
  5. Describe the Kentucky legislation regarding reporting abuse.

 

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.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2024 – 02/04/2026.
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Provider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    BaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professionals, and nurses who work in a Kentucky setting where they will come in contact with vulnerable populations who might be experiencing abuse.
  • 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 [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: NA
  • Credit Hours: 1
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professionals, and nurses who work in a Kentucky setting where they will come in contact with vulnerable populations who might be experiencing abuse.
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