CPD: How not to miss abuse in children
Module Summary
Senior lecturer Dr Helen Elliott on spotting the signs of abuse in children
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Key learning points
This module will take you through the key steps of spotting and escalating child abuse, including:
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- Being alert and questioning the behaviour of the child
or parent/carer - Reporting if abuse is suspected
- Developing a multi-agency approach
- Pursuing referrals
Speaker
Dr Helen Elliott is a senior lecturer for health visiting and school nursing, and academic portfolio lead at the University of Greenwich
The full module can be found on the Nursing in Practice Learning website.
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Senior lecturer Dr Helen Elliott on spotting the signs of abuse in children
