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Child abuse is an emotionally difficult but essential topic. Prehospital professionals are often the first to encounter children in crisis, making their role in early recognition and intervention vital. Understanding key warning signs and mandatory reporting responsibilities can help prevent further harm and save lives. This module equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify and respond appropriately to suspected cases of child abuse. Enroll in this 25-minute module to strengthen your ability to recognize and respond to suspected child abuse, ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable pediatric patients in prehospital settings.
What You Will Learn
- Explain the critical role of prehospital professionals in child safety and reporting
- Identify red flag signs and sentinel injuries that may indicate abuse
- Utilize the TEN-4-FACES-P mnemonic and the “two and below, all skin must show” guideline for effective abuse detection
- Understand legal and ethical responsibilities, including mandatory reporting laws and documentation best practices
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UCLA Center for Prehospital Care
This eLearning module was produced by the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care and grant funded through the Los Angeles County EMS Agency Measure B.
and
EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $2.5M with O percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov
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Pediatric Pandemic Network
The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1 IMC43532 and U1 IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.
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Child abuse is an emotionally difficult but essential topic. Prehospital professionals are often the first to encounter children in crisis, making their role in early recognition and intervention vital. Understanding key warning signs and mandatory reporting responsibilities can help prevent further harm and save lives. This module equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify and respond appropriately to suspected cases of child abuse. Enroll in this 25-minute module to strengthen your ability to recognize and respond to suspected child abuse, ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable pediatric patients in prehospital settings.
What You Will Learn
- Explain the critical role of prehospital professionals in child safety and reporting
- Identify red flag signs and sentinel injuries that may indicate abuse
- Utilize the TEN-4-FACES-P mnemonic and the “two and below, all skin must show” guideline for effective abuse detection
- Understand legal and ethical responsibilities, including mandatory reporting laws and documentation best practices
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