Course Title: Recognizing and Reporting Non-Accidental Trauma in Children

Course Description: 

This one-hour course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify signs of non-accidental trauma (NAT) in pediatric patients and understand their legal and ethical responsibilities for reporting. Participants will learn to recognize common indicators of abuse, differentiate accidental from non-accidental injuries, and apply best practices for documentation and communication with multidisciplinary teams. The session emphasizes safeguarding children through timely recognition and appropriate intervention.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to 

• Define non-accidental trauma and its impact on pediatric health and safety.

• Differentiate between accidental and non-accidental injury patterns

• Explain mandatory reporting requirements and best practices for documentation and communication.

Target Audience: Emergency department nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals involved in the acute care of pediatric cardiac patients.

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Course Format: Lecture, case studies, and interactive discussions.