See Something? Say Something: Your Duty as a Mandated Reporter
Mandated reporting is a critical legal and ethical duty for many professionals, established to protect vulnerable populations—such as children, the elderly, and dependent adults—from harm. This comprehensive course provides essential knowledge for anyone in a position of responsibility, covering who qualifies as a mandated reporter, the types of abuse and neglect that must be reported, the two-step reporting process, legal protections and consequences, and how to navigate the ethical complexities when confidentiality obligations seem to conflict with reporting requirements. Through realistic scenarios and case studies, participants develop confidence and competence in fulfilling their mandated reporting duties.
3
CE Hours
6
Modules
15
Quiz Questions
3
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Define who qualifies as a mandated reporter and understand the specific responsibilities this designation carries across jurisdictions
- Identify the various types of abuse, neglect, and exploitation that must be reported, including the physical, behavioral, and situational indicators associated with each
- Understand the official reporting process, including the two-step requirement of immediate oral reporting followed by written documentation within specified timelines
- Distinguish between legal duties and professional ethical considerations, particularly when confidentiality obligations seem to conflict with reporting requirements
- Apply mandated reporting principles to realistic scenarios that reflect the complexity of real-world reporting situations
Who it's for
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC/LPCC), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Graduate-level counseling students under supervision, School counselors and educators, Healthcare providers
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 3 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.