The Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Course For Mandated Reporters

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The National Association of Social Workers- NYS Chapter is approved by the NYS Education Department- Professional Education Program as a course provider on the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. This course is designed for social workers to meet the new licensing requirement. Effective September 1, 2004, the new social work licensure law adds social workers to the list of professionals identified as mandated reporters for suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Social workers must complete a State Education Department-approved course in order to be licensed as an LMSW or LCSW. Former CSWs are automatically grandparented as an LMSW or LCSW, and are required to complete the course before their license can be renewed.

This course provides an overview of the mandated reporter's legal obligations and protections, the laws related to child abuse and maltreatment, the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and available resources.

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services has a Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters in New York State that serves as a useful reference and outlines much of what is contained in this course. It is available through their website at: http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/prevention/faqs_mandatedreporter.asp

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