Recognition and Prevention of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Kentucky Mandatory Training

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe pediatric abusive head trauma.
  • Discuss symptoms of abusive head trauma.
  • Identify immediate and long term consequences of abusive head trauma.
  • Describe the physiology of abusive head trauma.
  • Identify risk factors for abusive head trauma.
  • Discuss intervention strategies for prevention of abusive head trauma.
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Approved By:

Nurses: Kentucky Board of Nursing, provider number 6-0022, expiration December 31, 2017.

CE Credits:

Nurses: 2.4 Contact Hours; credit available until 12/31/2017; As per the Kentucky Board for Nursing approval, the following course is awarded 2.4 contact hours (50 minutes = 1 contact hour).

Cost: $30.00 *NOTE: If your association, employer, or organization is paying for this course, and you log in utilizing the correct procedure provided by your association/employer/organization, you will not be charged upon completion of the test. Be sure to check with your association/employer/organization for the correct login procedure.
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Author: Silvia Y. Beaupre, MS, RN, CS, NP, PMHNP-BC
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