Recognition and Response to Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect: Pennsylvania Act 31 Training for Healthcare Professionals



Date & Location
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, December 31, 2027, 12:00 AM

Overview

This course provides 2 hours of continuing education (CE) on the topic of child abuse recognition and reporting for LICENSE RENEWAL ONLY. This 2-hour training is designed to educate mandated reporters in Pennsylvania on recognizing and responding to child abuse and neglect. Participants will begin by gaining an understanding of the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), including legal definitions, categories of abuse, and the responsibilities of mandated reporters. Mandated Reporters under Act 31 include but are not limited to individuals in health-related professions licensed or certified by the Pennsylvania Department of State (e.g., nurses, physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, etc.).

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If applying for renewal of license, additional information is required to ensure your record is sent to the PA Department of State, including:

  • Your PA Board license number

  • Your full name exactly as it appears on your license

  • Date of birth

  • The last 4 digits of your SSN

After completing the course, you will be directed to a form where you will input this information. Certificates of attendance will be issued to all professionals who complete the requirements of the course (attestation and evaluation).

If eligible, you may also receive 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits or ANCC contact hours.

For any questions or issues, contact us at [email protected]. 

Disclosure Statement

Philip Scribano, DO, MSCE (Co-Director, Content Expert), Colleen E. Bennett, MD, MSHP (Content Expert), Cindy W. Christian, MD (Content Expert), Nancy Braveman, PsyD (Content Expert), Kate Henry, MD (Content Expert), Jill Posner, MD, MSCE, MSEd (Course Director), Allison Moomaw (Planning Committee Member), and Christina Piroso, MPH, MSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC (CE Planner) and others as appropriate have no relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company to disclose.

Evaluation/Feedback - It is encouraged that evaluation forms be completed at the end of the activity giving your feedback and explaining what you learned and/or what practice or skill you will perform to provide improved patient care.

Initiation Date: 1/1/2026

Expiration Date: 12/31/2027


Objectives
  1. Understand the structure, purpose, and referral/investigation process of the Child Welfare System in Pennsylvania.
  2. Describe the role of mandated reporters, including recognizing signs of abuse/neglect and understanding the referral process.
  3. Identify risk factors, clinical indicators, and potential biases that influence reporting of abuse or neglect.
  4. Explain trauma-informed care in clinical practice and recognize opportunities for early intervention and prevention.

Registration

Physicians - $40

Nurses and other Healthcare Providers - $20


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 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.





Designation of Credit

Physicians: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 2 ANCC contact hours.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), ACT31 CE Hours (2.00 hours), ANCC NCPD Contact Hours (2.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (2.00 hours)

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