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Abuse Reporting in Mississippi
Navigating the requirements of reporting suspected abuse and maltreatment is an important responsibility for everyone, particularly mandated reporters. This course will explore the requirements for reporting child abuse in Mississippi. 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
- Describe the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting statutes for Mississippi.
- Identify the mandatory reporters of child abuse in Mississippi.
- Describe how to make a report of suspected child abuse.
- Describe the time frame required for reports.
- Describe the importance of reporting abuse.
- Describe how to assess for abuse.
- Identify the signs of abuse.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADACProvider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming. -
The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCCBaysideCEU 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 Mississippi 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