Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (382)

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Course Summary

This course defines Pediatric abusive Head Trauma (PAHT). It also presents triggers and risk factors for child abuse and PAHT, summarizes the clinical presentation and diagnosis of PAHT; and discusses intervention strategies and education campaigns to prevent abuse.

Never, ever, shake a baby!

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure

The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.

ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.

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Target Audience

Nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, nursing students, and other healthcare providers who are required to complete a course in pediatric abusive head trauma. 

The course fulfills the requirement for training in pediatric abusive head trauma for healthcare providers in Kentucky, as well as nationally.

Learning Objectives

When you finish this course you will be able to*:

  1. Define pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT).
  2. List 5 symptoms associated with PAHT.
  3. Explain the most common trigger for pediatric abusive head trauma.
  4. List 4 individual risk factors for child abuse in the United States.
  5. Describe the 3 main components of the PURPLE system.
  6. Understand the evolution of society’s recognition of child abuse.
  7. Describe 4 lifelong effects of SBS/PAHT.
  8. Define the 2 components of child abuse under CAPTA.
  9. Define “duty to report.”

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
04/17/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2029
Cost:
$29.00
Rating: 
0

Sara Reith, MA; Judy Johnstone, BA

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$29.00
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