PA Act 31 Child Abuse Continuing Education Question

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Once you are an RN in PA, how often do you have to renew/retake the Act 31 3-hour class?

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8. How many hours of child abuse recognition and reporting continuing education do I need to renew” or reactivate” my license with the Department of State?

Under Act 31 current licensees of the health-related Boards and the State Board of Funeral Directors must complete 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting as a condition of renewal of a license after December 31, 2014. The Department of State/Board will accept at least 2 hours of Department of Human Services (DHS) approved training to meet this requirement, as well.

Source: http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Documents/Act-31-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf

List of approved providers: Act 31 - Mandated Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Continuing Education Providers

I highly recommend taking some time and browsing around your state's BON website. They aren't going to hide the information you need.

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