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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.
Course
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: From Detection to Action
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText
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 course, participants will be able to:
Define pediatric abusive head trauma and distinguish it from older terminology such as shaken baby syndrome.
Identify common risk factors, mechanisms of injury, clinical findings, and long-term consequences associated with pediatric abusive head trauma.
Describe appropriate clinical evaluation, stabilization, diagnostic workup, and referral considerations for suspected pediatric abusive head trauma.
Explain legal reporting responsibilities, documentation expectations, caregiver education strategies, and prevention steps related to pediatric abusive head trauma.
Course description
Pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT), also called abusive head trauma (AHT), is an inflicted injury to the skull or intracranial contents of an infant or young child caused by blunt impact, violent shaking, or both. This course reviews how PAHT may present, why infants and young children are especially vulnerable, and how clinicians can recognize concerning findings, initiate stabilization and diagnostic evaluation, document objectively, report suspected abuse as required by law, and coordinate referral and follow-up care.
The course covers the definition and terminology of PAHT, prevalence and long-term consequences, causative and risk factors, mechanisms of injury, clinical signs and symptoms, patient workup, treatment considerations, indicators of abuse, Kentucky-specific reporting requirements, prevention education, calming strategies for caregivers, and multidisciplinary follow-up. By the end of the course, learners should be better prepared to identify possible PAHT, respond appropriately to suspected abuse, and support patient safety through timely clinical action and care coordination.
This course addresses the need for improved recognition, clinical reasoning, documentation, reporting, and interprofessional management of suspected pediatric abusive head trauma. Because PAHT may present with nonspecific symptoms and can be missed, misattributed, or complicated by medical mimics, healthcare professionals need clear guidance on evaluation, safety actions, legal responsibilities, and prevention-focused caregiver counseling.
This course is designed to satisfy Kentucky’s continuing education content requirement of 3 contact hours covering the recognition and prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma, as accepted by the applicable Kentucky licensing board.
Course content
Introduction
Definition of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Prevalence of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Causative Factors of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Risk Factors for Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Understanding the Mechanisms of Injury in Cases of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
Difference in Child Head Anatomy
Intracranial Injuries Associated with Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
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
Course details
Release Date05/26/2025
Expiration Date11/30/2027
CE Broker ID20-612783
ACCME Activity Number203711469
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 749
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Licensed Mental Health CounselorDental TherapistDietitian - NutritionistSpeech-Language Pathology InternCertified Respiratory TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist - SADieticianOccupational Therapy AssistantAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersSocial Worker InternSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantCertified Nurse MidwifeSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Independent Social WorkerMidwifeLicensed MidwifeNursing Assistive PersonnelExpanded Function Dental AssistantEmergency Medical ResponderParamedicAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianRegistered Respiratory TherapistDental HygienistCertified Nurse AidesExpanded Function Dental AuxiliaryAdvanced Dental AssistantRegistered Nurse PractitionerAdvanced Practice NursesOccupational TherapistForensic Nurse-CSACertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPsychiatric NursePhysical Therapy AssistantClinical Nurse SpecialistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseNurse PractitionerDentistRegistered NurseLicensed Nursing AssistantPhysical TherapistAdvanced Practice Registered NursePublic Health NurseLicensed Vocational NurseLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternDental TechnicianLicensed Masters Social WorkerCommunity Dental Health CoordinatorRespiratory TherapistMaster's Social WorkNursing Home AdministratorNutritionistRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareDental LabRespiratory Care PractitionerSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Social Worker DualCertified Nursing AssistantRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRegistered Social Worker AssistantDenturistLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorRegistered Dental AssistantGeneral DentistEmergency Medical TechnicianBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeDental Assistant RadiographerLicensed Graduate Social WorkerSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeLicensed Massage TherapistDental Assistant
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
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: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Therapist, Dietitian - Nutritionist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Dietician, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Social Worker Intern, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Responder, Paramedic, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Certified Nurse Aides, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Advanced Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Dental Technician, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Nursing Home Administrator, Nutritionist, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Dental Lab, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Denturist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Emergency Medical Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Licensed Massage Therapist, Dental Assistant. 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.
Most helpful reviews
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI 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
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI 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
Verified reviewI 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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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI 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
Verified reviewI 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 educational 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 this activity:
• John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner • Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner • Luke Porter - Planner • Vicki Holder - Content Developer
All presenters, planners, and others involved in program development have no financial interests or relationships with companies that would influence the content. They also do not have any financial interest in selling technologies, programs, products, or services to CME/CE professionals.
AI tools, including GPT-5.5 Thinking, Scite.AI, Skywork.AI, Perplexity Pro, Gemini 3 Pro, and Claude Opus 4.7, may have been used to support activity planning, research, content development, citation review, and quality review. All AI-assisted content was reviewed by qualified human reviewers. AchieveCE remains responsible for the accuracy, balance, independence, and integrity of this educational activity.
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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