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Addiction Counseling and Social Services Nursing

Abuse Reporting In Massachusetts

1 hour

Navigating the requirements of reporting suspected abuse and maltreatment is an important responsibility for everyone, particularly mandated reporters.  This presentation will explore the requirements of reporting child abuse in Massachusetts. We will look at which professionals are required to report.  We will explore the timeline for reporting and the procedures that must take place. 

 

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 learner will be able to:

  1. Discuss the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting laws in Massachusetts.
  2. List the mandatory reporters of child abuse in the state of Massachusetts.
  3. Explain how to make a report of suspected child abuse.
  4. Explain the time frame required for reports.
  5. Discuss the importance of reporting abuse.
  6. Discuss how to assess for abuse.
  7. Identify the signs of abuse.

 

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 intended for masters level and certified professionals in Massachusetts to assist in recognizing and understanding how to report 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
1 hour
This course is intended for masters level and certified professionals in Massachusetts to assist in recognizing and understanding how to report abuse.
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