Child Protection Medical Consultation (eLearning)

This eLearning primarily features a video of a popular Child Protection Medical Consultation (MedCon) presentation for Regional Core Training. The video showcases two respected and well-known child abuse pediatricians, Dr. Rebecca Wiester and Dr. Joyce Gilbert. Dr. Wiester and Dr. Gilbert discuss important aspects of Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect within the context of their expertise as child protection medial consultants. Viewers are walked through recognizing sentinel injuries; understanding Abusive Head Trauma and its connection to the Period of PURPLE Crying; identifying when to seek medical consultation, how to submit a referral, and what information to provide; and how to locate important county protocols and policy resources Online. Viewers will also be provided with a helpful Notes Worksheet, which will guide them through capturing important information needed in practice, and to pass the quiz at the end. This eLearning also provides a Facilitator Guide and can be viewed either individually, or facilitated for a small group viewing.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
12/13/2019
Course expires: 
12/31/2027

No Social Work CEUs, STARS credits, or other professional continuing education credits are currently available for this course.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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