Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

Overview

It is estimated that 95% of severe intracranial injuries and 64% of all head injuries in children 1 year of age or younger are caused by violence inflicted by parents or caretakers. Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a spectrum, ranging from mild injury from sub-lethal abuse that can cause lethargy, irritability, poor feeding, and/or vomiting occurring for days or weeks, to the most severe injury leading to coma and/or death. The great tragedy is that AHT, and especially shaken baby syndrome, is thought to be somewhat preventable through in-hospital and aftercare parent education programs. This course will outline the identification and treatment of various forms of pediatric AHT. In addition, recommendations for identifying and reporting abuse are given.

The purpose of this course is to raise awareness and provide healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to quickly and accurately identify pediatric abusive head trauma and to intervene in cases of abuse, which should decrease the morbidity and mortality experienced by the victims.

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Target Audience

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Outline the history and epidemiology of pediatric abusive head trauma.
  2. Describe mechanisms and clinical presentations of pediatric head injuries resulting from abuse.
  3. Identify and treat various types of head trauma that may present in pediatric victims of abuse.
  4. Recognize signs and symptoms necessary to diagnose abuse in infants and children, and discuss the process of reporting abuse.
  5. Access resources and devise a strategy for education and prevention of pediatric abusive head trauma.

Additional Information

Partner: 
NetCE
State Approved: 
Kentucky
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 ASWB
Course opens: 
05/31/2023
Course expires: 
05/31/2026
Cost:
$15.00
Rating: 
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Accreditation

$15.00

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 1.50 ASWB

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Price

Cost:
$15.00
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This course is offered through NetCE.

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