NURS 212 - Child in Abusive/Neglectful Environ

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take 22 credits. (Required, Previous).
Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max:

Description: This elective course is designed to develop and improve knowledge about child abuse and neglect. It will promote knowledge development through online discussions, reflections, case studies, and critical thinking activities. The topics will focus on children and issues involved in maltreatment, risk factors for the victims and perpetrators, assessment findings, cultural beliefs and customs within families, mandatory reporting, and the care/safety of suspected abuse victims.