Welcome to the training on Recognizing, Reporting and Preventing Child Abuse provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Goal
The goal of this module is to equip Texas Health Steps providers and other health care professionals who care for pediatric and adolescent patients to recognize, report and prevent child abuse and neglect.
Target Audience
Texas Health Steps providers and other interested health care professionals.
Specific Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the risk factors, symptoms and consequences of physical, emotional and sexual child abuse and neglect.
- Apply ethical principles and legal requirements related to reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
- Integrate routine screening and guidance practices that promote protective factors and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.
External links in this course are current as of 06/2025. All data presented in the module reflect the most recent year for available data.
All resources mentioned in the module can be accessed in the Appendix.
Note: The term “parent” in this module also includes guardians and other caregivers.
Please note this module expires on 7/22/2028.
This module was released on 7/22/2025.
Continuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program for 1.25 credits of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.25 contact hour(s) of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
Social Workers
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.25 contact hour(s) for Social Workers.
This activity has been designated by The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program for 1.25 hour(s) in professional ethics.
Certified Community Health Worker
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Promotor(a)/Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program has certified this course for 1.25 contact hour(s) of continuing education for Certified Community Health Workers and Community Health Worker Instructors.
Certificate of Attendance
The Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Program has designated a maximum of 1.25 hour(s) for attendance.
Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes:
- Participating in 100% of the activity.
- Successful completion of a post-test; must score 75% or higher.
- Completion and submission of participant evaluation.
Commercial Support & Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
This event received no commercial support.
The speakers and Planning Committee for this event have disclosed no financial interests.
Non-Endorsement Statement & Off Label Use
Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Medical Association, or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The speakers did not disclose the use of products for a purpose other than what it had been approved for by the Food and Drug Administration.