Advanced Medical Issues in CPS: Abusive Head Trauma
Program Description
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the caseworker with Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome). Topic areas to be covered are: terminology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, the injuries, causes of the injuries, how the diagnosis is made, conditions to exclude, characteristics of the families and offenders, forensic issues, prevention and questions CPS workers need to ask as part of the investigation.
Presenter
Dr. Vincent Palusci currently serves as medical director of NYU Hospitals Child Protection Committee, where he also serves as professor in the department of pediatrics. Dr. Palusci has extensive experience in hospitals and Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) in the identification, reporting and treatment of children who have been abused/maltreated and with CPS investigations. He has authored several publications in this field, including child sexual abuse and abusive head trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Target Audience
Target audience is experienced child welfare caseworkers and CPS staff, senior caseworkers, supervisors and directors of service.
Available Supplemental Materials
- Abusive Head Trauma Handouts
Program Length
Approximately 52 minutes
Registration for this course is handled through STARS. You must first have your SDC or Training Coordinator nominate you before you can access the materials.