Iowa Child Abuse Training Course is organized by HomeCEU.
Course Description:
Child abuse and neglect impacts the individual, the family and society as a whole. This course will explore the nature, prevalence and various forms of child abuse and neglect. Participants will understand the physical and psychological impact of abuse on the child and strategies which may be used to identify and intervene when abuse is suspected.
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on physical and psychological impacts of abuse on the child and strategies which may be used to identify and intervene when abuse is suspected.
Course Objectives:
• Identify the nature and extent of child abuse and neglect
• Identify the various forms of child abuse
• Identify assessment process for suspected and actual child abuse and neglect
• Identify reporting requirements for mandatory reporters of child abuse
• Recognize strategies and interventions to use when working with children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.