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Course Description
Pediatric abusive head trauma is one of the most serious types of child abuse. AHT is a well-recognized constellation of brain injuries caused by the directed application of force to an infant or young child, resulting in physical injury to the head and/or its contents. This course describes all forms of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma, including the commonly known Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). It presents in a clear and precise way the characteristics and consequences of this medical and social problem that affects children of all socioeconomic levels, with serious consequences in all the spectra of life. Also describes how to recognize and help prevent pediatric abusive head trauma.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for all nursing and allied health professions.
Activity approved by Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) for nurses licensed or obtaining licensure under KRS Chapter 314 who need (1.5) contact hours covering recognition & prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to:
- Describe related terminology
- Identify the risk factors for head injuries resulting from abuse
- Describe the mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, history gathering, physical assessment, and diagnosis of pediatric AHT
- Distinguish between accidental and abusive head trauma
- Discuss resources for prevention
At the completion of this activity, assistants, aids, support staff, and pharmacy technicians will be able to:
- Identify key risk factors for head injuries from abuse
- Describe how shaken baby syndrome occurs
- Instructional Methods
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- Assessment Review
- Case Studies
- Slides Presentation
- Video Clips
- Assessment
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- Autograded and Quiz Retakes Allowed
- Daily CE Broker Reporting for Registered Boards
- Graded Lesson Mini Quizzes
- Passing 80%+
- Credit/Contact Hours
- 2
- Faculty
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- Amy Adkins-Dwivedi, MS, APRN
- Development Team
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- Gabriel Duarte
- Margaret Chinn, MEd, MSW
- Trisha Moreno
- Language
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- English
- Release Date
- February 1, 2023
- Expiration Date
- February 1, 2026
- Arkansas State Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- Florida Board of Dentistry
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- February 29, 2024
- Florida Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- February 28, 2025
- Florida Board of Pharmacy
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- September 30, 2023
- Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- March 31, 2024
- Florida Board of Respiratory Care
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- N/A
- Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- December 31, 2023
- Florida Office of Dental Laboratories
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- February 29, 2024
- Georgia Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- February 28, 2025
- Kentucky Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 6-0030-12-23
- Course ID
- 6-0030-12-23-042
- Expiration Date
- December 31, 2023
- Mississippi Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- December 31, 2023
- New Mexico Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- Pennsylvania Board of Nursing: Reciprocity Approval: Accepts CEU Approved by Other Jurisdictions (Always Consult Your Board)
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- Provider ID
- N/A
- Course ID
- N/A
- Expiration Date
- N/A
- South Carolina Board of Nursing
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024
- Tennessee Board of Dentistry
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- February 29, 2024
- West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
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- Provider ID
- 50-23363
- Course ID
- 20-670741
- Expiration Date
- October 31, 2024