Course Description:

Engage in a concise course focusing on the crucial responsibility of abuse reporting. As dental professionals often have unique access to observe and detect signs of potential abuse, this course equips attendees with the knowledge and procedure to report cases concerning children, the elderly, and vulnerable adults effectively and ethically.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

Recognize the role and importance of dental professionals in identifying potential abuse.
Identify and document signs indicative of abuse in various age groups.
Understand the proper channels and procedure to report abuse effectively.
Be familiar with the legal obligations tied to abuse reporting.
Know how to act and provide support post-reporting.

Course Availability: Content availability does not expire.

CE Credits: 0.5 hour

AGD Subject Code: 155

Instructor: Deanna Otts-Whitfield, MSHQS, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Teaching Method: Self-Instruction

Original Release Date: 01/01/2024

Review Date: 2/22/2024

Expiration Date: 2/22/2024

Course Availability: Content availability does not expire.

Software and Hardware Requirements:

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Refunds/Exchanges allowed up to 7 days after the course is purchased providing the certificate of completion has not already been obtained.

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