Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
This program is required every 5 years for all Mandatory Reporters of child and dependent adult abuse.
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa Employees:
All Mercy staff required to complete the Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse course will need to access this education on HealthStream.
To access, click on the Healthstream icon (located on the Novell screen). The “My Account” tab appears and any assignments for that employee will be listed. Assignments will be made on an ongoing basis, thus it will be very important for staff to routinely check their assignment screen.
Individuals not employed by Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa.
The following options are available to assist you in accessing this training:
Purpose: This 2 hour program provides health care personnel who are mandatory reporters for dependent adult and child abuse with information on the following content areas: Iowa law, probable reasons, recognition, and reporting process.
Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Dentists/Hygienists/Assistants, Department Heads LTC, Nursing Home Administrators, Mental Health Counselors/Marital & Family Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, OT/PT Therapists/Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, EMS Personnel, Dietitians, Medical Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and Massage Therapists
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Credit: 0.2 CEUs for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses; 2.0 CEUs for Certified Medical Assistants; 2.0 formal CEHs for EMS Personnel; 2.0 CEHs for Respiratory Therapists and Registered Dietitians |
This program is 2 contact hours and has been prepared in accordance with the Rules of the Bureau of Professional Licensure.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint sponsorship of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa and North Iowa Area Community College. The Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 2 continuing education units. Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of neither the program content nor the program’s sponsor.
The Regional Health Education Center is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program has been approved for a maximum of 2 hours of Category A CE. BOC Approved Provider Number: P2042.
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Note: The Regional Health Education Center is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered Dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 2 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.
Objectives:
- Identify the purposes of Iowa Code related to dependent adult and child abuse
- Explain the history of the recognition and legal recourse of child and dependent adult abuse.
- State the incidence of child and dependent adult abuse.
- Define the following terms: child, child abuse, dependent adult, dependent adult abuse, responsible caretaker.
- Discuss possible reasons child and dependent adult abuse occurs.
- List and define the classifications of child and dependent adult abuse in Iowa.
- Describe how to recognize child and dependent adult abuse in the various classifications.
- Describe why there may be a reluctance or failure to report child and dependent adult abuse.
- Describe a typical dependent adult who is abused in Iowa.
- List incidences which are not considered dependent adult abuse.
- Describe reporters of child and dependent adult abuse.
- State educational requirements for mandatory reporters.
- Explain legal considerations of reporters.
- Describe the steps of reporting suspected abuse.
- Discuss the evaluation process conducted by the Department of Human Services. .
- Discuss the role, responsibilities, and purpose of the Department of Human Service, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Elder Affairs, and the County Attorney.
Fee: $30.00 (includes handouts and CEU recording). Students who notify the college of intent to drop a Continuing Education class before the class start date, will receive a 100% refund. No refund will be issued for failing to attend the class. In the event that the college cancels a class, 100% of the tuition will be refunded.
1) Self-Learning module via video
This self-learning program is available for individual or group use through the Regional Health Education Center, 641-422-7927 or 1-800-433-3883, ext. 7927.
