Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
Act 31 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting is organized by Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA).
Created: September 2021
Expires: September 2024
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals:
This course will fulfill the Act 31 CE requirement for dentists, hygienists and EFDAs renewing a Pennsylvania dental license. PDA's program, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals, is approved by the Department of Human Services and the PA State Board of Dentistry. The course does NOT fulfill the requirement for initial licensees who need 3 CE credits in child abuse recognition and reporting to apply for a dental license in Pennsylvania.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the online training, the participant should be able to:
• Understand categories of child abuse as defined by the Child Protective Services Law.
• Recognize universal child abuse indicators and clinical, intraoral pathologies of physical and sexual abuse.
• Understand the legal responsibilities as mandated reporters.
• Know when, how and where to report suspected abuse, and what happens after a report is made.
• Understand the protections for reporters and penalties for failure to report.