Episode 19: PA Act 31 Training (Part 1) - For All Licensed PA Professionals
01/31/15 • 58 min
In this continuing education program, John and Sam Knapp discuss the critical elements of the new Child Protective Service law. Act 31 of 2014 requires all mandated reporters who hold licenses to receive at least two hours of approved continuing education in the signs of child abuse and the reporting requirements for child abuse in Pennsylvania.
Episode 19 is the first hour of that training. In hour one, Drs. Gavazzi and Knapp discuss the definitions of a child and perpetrator as these pertain to the new mandated reporting law. John and Sam highlight the legal definitions of physical abuse, emotional abuse, and begin to discuss the definition of sexual abuse in the new Pennsylvania law.
Click here to find the PowerPoint presentation associated with this podcast.
Please go to Part 2. Once you listen to parts 1 and 2, a link will be provided for Continuing Education credit.
This podcast is not yet approved by the PA Department of Human Services or the PA Department of State.
My estimate is that it will be approved in early March 2015
In this continuing education program, John and Sam Knapp discuss the critical elements of the new Child Protective Service law. Act 31 of 2014 requires all mandated reporters who hold licenses to receive at least two hours of approved continuing education in the signs of child abuse and the reporting requirements for child abuse in Pennsylvania.
Episode 19 is the first hour of that training. In hour one, Drs. Gavazzi and Knapp discuss the definitions of a child and perpetrator as these pertain to the new mandated reporting law. John and Sam highlight the legal definitions of physical abuse, emotional abuse, and begin to discuss the definition of sexual abuse in the new Pennsylvania law.
Click here to find the PowerPoint presentation associated with this podcast.
Please go to Part 2. Once you listen to parts 1 and 2, a link will be provided for Continuing Education credit.
This podcast is not yet approved by the PA Department of Human Services or the PA Department of State.
My estimate is that it will be approved in early March 2015
Previous Episode
Episode 18: Critical Incidents and Psychologist Safety
If you have missed AM radio, then you will appreciate this episode. John experiments with conference call software with his guests to discuss ethics and safety from a psychologist's point of view. I apologize about the squeaks (Shannon's phone), scratches and other recording imperfections.
John's guests include Dr. Don McAleer, psychologist, gun owner, firearms instructor, firearm collector; Massad Ayoob, an international firearms and self-defense instructor, expert in lethal force encounters and shooting cases, and author; and, Dr. Shannon Clark, psychologist, FBI agent, active shooter and response instructor, and lifelong martial artist.
We discuss the ethics of nonmaleficence (do no harm) versus personal safety. It is no secret that psychologists are vulnerable to threat, assault, and stalking of patients and family members of patients. The overarching goal is to start a discussion for psychologists and mental health professionals about potential dangers for mental health professionals and some options to help keep them safe.
At the end of this podcast, the listener will be able to:
1. Outline your personal values related to safety in your professional life.
2. List the options to enhance personal safety in your office.
3. Describe several responsible steps to take if you decide to carry a firearm or house one in your office.
Reading Material
Ken Pope: Therapists' Resources for Threats, Stalking, or Assaults by Patients
Robert B. Young: When a Psychiatrist Shoots to Kill
Dave Grossman: On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Massad Ayoob: In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection
Massad Ayoob: Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense
Massad Ayoob Information
Shannon Clark's email address
Next Episode
Episode 20: PA Act 31 Training (Part 2) - For All Licensed PA Professionals
In this continuing education program, John and Sam Knapp discuss the critical elements of the new Child Protective Service law. Act 31 of 2014 requires all mandated reporters who hold licenses to receive at least two hours of approved continuing education in the signs of child abuse and the reporting requirements for child abuse in Pennsylvania.
In Episode 20, Drs. Gavazzi and Knapp review sexual abuse as sex crimes, abuse of newborn children, who mandated reporters are, and why supervises and employees of licensed professionals need to know the mandated reporter requirements. Sam gives John a pop quiz to help listeners with the Child Protective Services law. Psychology students, interns, and other mental health workers are subject to the new Child Protective Services Law. Finally, they review the requirements of reporting, how to report, and mandated reporter rights and protections.
Click here to find the PowerPoint presentation associated with this podcast.
Click here to take the required testing and course evaluation for appropriate credit.
This podcast is designed for mental health professionals and has been approved by the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Department of State to meet the Act 31 requirements.
Additionally, these credits will also count towards the 30 hours required for licensing renewal for psychologists.
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