Prerequisites

1.  Basic clinical data-gathering skills

2.  Knowledge of physical growth and development from birth through adolescence

3.  Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent behavior

4.  Knowledge of adult depressive disorders, domestic abuse, elder abuse and family dysfunction

Learning Objectives

Activities

N.1

List the physical and behavioral signs of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect

Ask appropriate questions in assessment of a child for suspected nonaccidental injuries and child abuse

N.2

List the risk factors for domestic violence and child abuse

N.3

Describe the specific types or patterns of injury that suggest physical abuse

N.4

List which family, social and environmental history items are important when considering possible abuse

Lecture on Abuse

N.5

Summarize the physical findings expected in an infant who has been subjected to abuse by shaking (eg., the shaken baby syndrome)

N.6

Summarize the ethical responsibilities to identify and report child abuse and the obligation placed on reporters by community or state