Early Detection of Abuse and Neglect Training
Knowledge that could save a child's a life
Learn to identify signs of child abuse and neglect and arm yourself with knowledge that could save a child's life by taking our Early Detection of Child Abuse and Neglect training.
Our free online training provides continuing education credits for physicians, dentists, physician assistants, psychologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, social workers, and school nurses.
Did you know
- 75% of medical providers either miss or do not report incidences of child abuse
- 50% of children who have been fatally abused were previously seen by a medical provider with a minor injury indicative of abuse
Approval/accreditation statements
In support of improving patient care, Cook Children's Health Care System is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Cook Children's Health Care System designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course has been designated by Cook Children's Health Care System for 1.75 credits of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Cook Children's Health Care System designates this activity for 1.75 nursing contact hours. You must enter your name in the module, complete the activity in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool.
Behavioral Health: Cook Children’s Health Care System certifies that this meets the requirements for continuing education by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Social Work/LPC/LMFT: This activity provides 1.75 clock/ethics hours.
Psychology: This activity provides 1.75 professional development/ethics hours.
Original Release Date: April 4, 2014
Last Review Date: December 3, 2025
Termination Date: December 2, 2028
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