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Child physical abuse and neglect

Assess and manage features suggestive of child physical abuse and neglect.

CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning

Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime

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Overview

The "Child Physical Abuse & Neglect" course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge to identify, assess, and manage cases of child maltreatment. The course covers the legal aspects of mandatory reporting, the clinical presentation of injuries, and the role of GPs in both prevention and response. Through case discussions and evidence-based guidelines, participants will learn to recognize signs of physical abuse, perform initial evaluations, and collaborate with child protection services. This course equips practitioners with the tools to protect vulnerable children and ensure their wellbeing.

Meet your presenter

Assoc. Professor John Gall

MBBS

Associate Professor, University of Melbourne

Associate Professor John Gall is the director and principal of a private health clinic offering general medicine and a full range of occupational and forensic medical services. He is a Senior Consultant to the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service, Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0

Reviewing performance hours6.0

Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 516696

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38172

Short course fee

$295

Course includes:

Focused learning on a specific clinical topic
Practical knowledge for everyday practice
Led by experienced clinicians
Lifetime access to course materials

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10.0 CPD Hours
10.0 PDP Hours

Counts towards

Advanced Certificate of Child and Adolescent Health
Foundation Certificate of Domestic Abuse and Violence

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