HCW 043 - ACT 31 Mandated Training 3 hr

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Provides individuals with a basic overview of the history of child protection in America, including the key points of the Child Protective Services System. This three-hour course outlines the elements of child abuse, including the legal definitions for the child, perpetrator, along with definitions and indicators of abuse. Obligations of the mandated reporter are explained, how to make a report, protections for those who report and the penalties for failing to file a report. This interactive course meets the ACT 31 requirement for license renewals and involves lecture, group discussion, knowledge checks and discussion of reporting scenarios.

Credits:

0.30

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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