Mandated Reporter Training under Act 31

Service Description

Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse Please RSVP for the Training You will need to record the last 4 digits of Social Security Number, D.O.B. and License Number . There is no cost. Sunday, Sept. 27 2:30-4:30pm Offered by the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley- Please consider bringing a donation from their wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WC5N6ABB53LR?ref_=wl_share What is Act 31 and who is required to comply with the new law? Act 31 of 2014 states that the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA), in conjunction with the Department of Human Services (DHS) is required to ensure that all persons applying for issuance of an initial license as a health-related licensee or funeral director (mandatory reporters under section 6311 of the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) (23 P.S.§ 6311)) shall be required to complete 3 hours of DHS-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure. Additionally, effective with the first license renewal after January 1, 2015, all health-related licensees and funeral directors applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board are required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal. Act 31 applies to all health-related licensees (except for licensees of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine), regardless of whether they are subject to the continuing education requirements of the applicable Board. For example, although licensed practical nurses have no independent continuing education requirement at this time, they are required to complete the Act 31 continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements. https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Documents/Act-31-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf