Child Abuse Recognition and Mandated Reporting

Indicators, documentation and reporting workflow for mandated reporters, structured for state training rules.

Contact hours: 2
Estimated time: 207 minutes
Last reviewed: Apr 8, 2026

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About this course

A focused mandated-reporter course covering physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect indicators, what to document, how and when to report, and what happens after a report is filed.

Learning objectives

Identify indicators of abuse and neglect across ages.
Distinguish accidental from suspicious injury patterns.
File a report correctly and within required timeframes.
Document objectively while supporting the child and family.

Course outline

12 sections · finish in any order across devices

1
Mandated reporter role
Who must report and immunity provisions.
10 min
2
Definitions
Physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect.
17 min
3
Physical indicators
Bruising patterns, burns and fractures by age.
24 min
4
Behavioral indicators
Developmental and emotional signs.
16 min
5
Neglect and medical neglect
Recognizing patterns over time.
23 min
6
Sexual abuse recognition
Disclosure handling and forensic referral.
15 min
7
Interviewing children
What to ask and what to avoid.
22 min
8
Documentation
Body maps, quotes and photographs.
14 min
9
Reporting workflow
Hotlines, timeframes and content of a report.
21 min
10
After the report
Investigation process and your continuing role.
13 min
11
Working with families
Support without accusation.
20 min
12
Case review
Pediatric and school-based scenarios.
12 min

This course satisfies

Pennsylvania 2-hour child abuse recognition and reporting requirement
New York one-time child abuse identification coursework

Requirement summaries come from our state requirement records. Always confirm details with your board before you renew.

References and resources

Child Welfare Information Gateway mandated reporter resources (placeholder citation)

Update history

v2.5 · Apr 8, 2026 · Updated reporting workflow and documentation samples.

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