Overview
Child abuse and neglect are serious public health concerns. It involves the emotional, sexual, physical abuse, or neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, custodian, or caregiver that results in potential harm, actual harm, or a threat of harm. Physical abuse can result in pediatric head trauma; namely shaken baby syndrome, which in severe cases, has a 20 % mortality rate. Victims of child abuse are often brought to healthcare facilities for treatment, however often, the ailments of the child are not identified as potential child abuse. This independent study provides an overview of child abuse and pediatric abusive head trauma, and the New York regulations for reporting such abuse.
Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 2 contact hours.
