Child Abuse: Introduction, Assessment, Treatment (7 CEs)

Time limit: 180 days

Course Description

7 CEs
This course presents an overview of basic issues in the assessment, reporting and treatment of child abuse. Topics covered include the development of child abuse reporting laws, the nature of abuse and neglect, definitions of child abuse, reporting requirements, identification and assessment guidelines, and treatment issues with children, families and adult survivors of child abuse and neglect.

Textbook

There are no required texts for this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

APA-approved CE is accepted by the California BOP and BBS.

This course:

Is work at your own pace with no start or end dates. Anyone can register at any time.
Awards continuing education hours upon successful completion

Course Instructor

Daniel Taube, PhD

Daniel Taube, PhD, JD, is an associate professor at Alliant International University, specializing in family and child clinical, legal and ethical issues. He is Chair of the Institutional Review Board and Coordinator of the Forensic Family Child track.

He consults regularly with mental health professionals and attorneys regarding ethics and standards of care in professional practice, and has published research and commentary on such issues

Course Date:

Open Enrollment

Timeline:

Self-paced

Course Type:

Asynchronous Web Lectures 7 CEs

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