Learning Objectives:
1) Learners will be able to recognize and describe the different types of child abuse—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect—along with their associated signs and symptoms to ensure early identification of potential cases.
2) Learners will be able to identify common risk factors and warning signs associated with child abuse, including familial, environmental, and socio-economic factors, to better evaluate potentially at-risk children.
3) Learners will become familiar with available screening and assessment tools for evaluating suspected child abuse cases, including standardized questionnaires and observation checklists that can aid in documentation.
4) Learners will develop skills in using appropriate communication techniques to engage with children and families during discussions about potential abuse, fostering a supportive and non-threatening environment for disclosures.
5) Learners will understand the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, including their specific responsibilities under local and state laws, as well as the timelines and processes involved in making a report.
6) Learners will identify community resources and support services available for children and families affected by abuse, including counseling, legal assistance, and child protective services, to ensure comprehensive support.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.