Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Talk, Support, and Report (2

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Talk, Support, and Report

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT), often referred to as Shaken Baby Syndrome,

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma is a leading cause of preventable injury and death in infants and young children. Participants will examine the prevalence of PAHT, gaining insight into its significance as a public health and child protection issue. Learners will learn to recognize the clinical warning signs and behavioral indicators associated with abusive head trauma, distinguishing them from injuries caused by everyday childhood incidents. (2 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Safeguarding Children Through Education
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Key Components of PAHT Training Programs
4. Chapter 1 Review Questions
1. History of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2. Legislative and Policy Foundations
3. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma in the News and Media
4. Media Narratives and Investigative Complexity
1. National Landscape of Foster Care
2. Placement Disruptions and Developmental Regression
3. Privatized Foster Care and Temporary Custody Programs
4. Chapter 3 Review Questions
1. The Nature of Welcoming a Baby
2. Parenting Through the Lens of One’s Own Childhood
3. Parallels Between Professional Work and Personal History
4. Chapter 4 Review Questions
1. The Fragility of the Postpartum Period
2. The Hormonal Landscape of the First Six Weeks of Life
3. The Intersection of Biology and Stress
4. Babies Are Not Blank Slates
5. The Impact on Caregivers
6. Oxytocin and Its Role in Bonding
7. The Cycle of Success and Strain
8. Chapter 5 Review Questions
1. The 1991 Study and the Crying Curve
2. The PURPLE Crying Campaign
3. The Peak of Crying
4. Chapter 6 Review Questions
1. Possible Signs and Symptoms of PAHT
2. Spinal Injuries and Hidden Trauma
3. Long-Term Developmental Consequences
4. Chapter 7 Review Questions
1. Risk Factors for PAHT
2. Prior CPS Reports and Their Significance
3. The Importance of Thorough Investigation
4. The Responsibility of Mandated Reporters
5. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Question
1. Protective Factors Across the Continuum of Care
2. Parenting Supports
3. Building Parental Resilience
4. Emotional Awareness and Regulation in Children
5. Chapter 9 Discussion
1. Final Thoughts
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$19.00
2 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Early Childhood