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Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action

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Course

Learn to identify signs of abuse and take appropriate action with this course designed for healthcare and mental health professionals.

Nationally & state accredited

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What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Define pediatric abusive head trauma and describe its prevalence

  2. Identify common causes, victim and perpetrator risk factors, and the most common injuries associated with pediatric abusive head trauma.

  3. Describe the long-term consequences of pediatric abusive head trauma.

  4. Describe the assessment of and treatment protocols for pediatric abusive head trauma, including its legal reporting requirements.

  5. Identify steps that can be taken to reduce the incidence of pediatric abusive head trauma.

Course description

This course is designed to provide health care professionals, mental health professionals, and others who are likely to encounter potential abuse with the tools needed to identify the signs of abuse and to take the appropriate action.

Course content

  • Introduction                       

  • Definition of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma                                                            

  • A Change of Terminology    

  • Prevalence of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma    

  • E: Evening    

  • Causative Factors of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma    

  • Risk Factors for Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma    

  • Risk Factors Among Victims of PAHT    

  • Understanding the Mechanisms of Injury in Cases of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma    

  • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma    

  • Patient Workup    

  • The difference in Child Head Anatomy    

  • Intracranial Injuries Associated with Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma    

  • Glasgow Coma Scale for Child Under the Age of 2 (Ashoo, 2022)    

  • Eye Opening    

  • Verbal Response    

  • Motor Response    

  • Scoring    

  • Treatment of AHT    

  • Common Indicators of Abuse    

  • Legal and Ethical Mandate to Report Abuse    

  • Kentucky-Specific Reporting Requirements    

  • Preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Through Education    

  • Calming Techniques for Frustrated Parents    

  • Conclusion    

  • Helpful Resources    

  • References    

  • Post-Test    

Course details

CE Broker ID20-612783
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 749
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Instructor

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Patricia DunnDNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.

Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Registered Social Worker AssistantLicensed Nursing AssistantDentistCertified Respiratory TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdLicensed Vocational NurseRespiratory TherapistLicensed Massage TherapistLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed MidwifeAdvanced Dental AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantDieticianGeneral DentistAdvanced Practice Registered NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistCertified Nurse AidesNursing Assistive PersonnelPhysical Therapy AssistantBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Masters Social WorkerSocial Worker InternDental Assistant RadiographerLicensed Independent Social Worker DualAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersRegistered NurseLicensed Social WorkerOccupational TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorDietitian - NutritionistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistMaster's Social WorkPhysical TherapistExpanded Function Dental AssistantDenturistNurse PractitionerAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseDental HygienistMidwifeSpeech-Language Pathologist - SAPsychiatric NurseLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Mental Health CounselorParamedicDental AssistantLicensed Independent Social WorkerSpeech-Language Pathology InternRegistered Nurse PractitionerEmergency Medical TechnicianSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerPublic Health NurseForensic Nurse-CSADental LabOccupational Therapy AssistantCertified Master Social WorkerDental TherapistExpanded Function Dental AuxiliaryLicensed Practical NurseCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCommunity Dental Health CoordinatorRegistered Dental AssistantLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternNutritionistRegistered Respiratory TherapistEmergency Medical ResponderRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerCertified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeNursing Home AdministratorLicensed Graduate Social WorkerRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRespiratory Care PractitionerDental TechnicianAdvanced Practice Nurses

Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

  • Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Mississippi State Department of Health – Bureau of Professional Licensure for Occupational Therapists

Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Medical Services, Midwifery, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Massage Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Dentist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Midwife, Advanced Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Dietician, General Dentist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Aides, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Physical Therapy Assistant, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Social Worker Intern, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Registered Nurse, Licensed Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Dietitian - Nutritionist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master's Social Work, Physical Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Denturist, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Paramedic, Dental Assistant, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medical Technician, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Public Health Nurse, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Dental Lab, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Master Social Worker, Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Nutritionist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Medical Responder, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Nursing Home Administrator, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Dental Technician, Advanced Practice Nurses. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.

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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Expert and Faculty

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner

  • Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection

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