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I just got this new information about "ACT 31 OF 2014 – INITIAL TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS" and it sounds great. However, where does one attend this training and obtain the necessary documentation to support meeting the requirements as set forth?
Keep an eye out for CE article available in January from PSNA
[h=1]Update: Child Abuse Education[/h] August 21, 2014The new law regarding mandatory continuing education of child abuse for health care licensee reporters in Pennsylvania will take effect in 2015. The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) has created resources for registered nurses in the Commonwealth. The PSNA Department of Government Affairs and the PSNA Department of Professional Development have partnered to create education for licensed nurses as well as nursing students preparing to graduate. This education is currently under review for approval by the State Department but should be released by January 2015 when the new law takes effect.
I'm wondering what is going to happen if I have my RN (which means the 2 hour course) and next year I earn my NP. Do I need the 2 hour or 3 hour? I have an existing license and getting the NP. I'm hearing some some say 2 and some say 3 hour. I don't see this situation addressed in the email sent.
TZKseminars will soon offer a 3 hour live webinar on recognizing child abuse. It will cost just $49. A recording will be made of the first webinar and the recording will be made available as a home study seminar. The live webinar is not posted on the website yet, but should be available by October 1.
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
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From PA BON posting:
Act 31 of 2014 - Initial Training and Continuing Education in Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Requirements pdf
Act 31 may be reviewed at the following link:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2014&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=31.