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Child Abuse: A Pennsylvania Requirement

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About the Course
The purpose of this course is to educate physicians practicing in the state of Pennsylvania on those topics pertaining to Child Abuse as required by the State Medical Board.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • List the different categories of child abuse recognized by the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Recognize clues during encounters with children which could indicate child abuse.
  • Recall the definitions of child abuse and appropriate referral agencies.
  • Identify the process to refer suspected cases of child abuse to applicable specialists and agencies. 

About the Author/Presenter
Nicholas Bertoni, MD, FACEP
Attending Emergency Physician at Wellspan York Hospital

How to Receive Credit 

  • Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 2-hour commitment of time. 
  • After completion of the course, complete the final examination.  A passing grade of 70% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. 
    Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
  • Provide required personal information and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, InforMed implemented mechanisms, prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity.

STAFF AND CONTENT REVIEWERS
InforMed staff, input committee and all content validation reviewers involved with this activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

DISCLAIMER
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Accreditations and Approvals
InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.