This course was developed by Ann
S. Botash, MD , Medical Director of the CARE (Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation) Program in Syracuse, NY and Associate Professor of Pedaitrics at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University.
"An excellent training program for medical examiners who are interested in performing evidentiary examinations on children and adolescents who are suspected of having been sexually abused."
—John McCann, MD,
Director, Child Proyection Center,
University of California, Davis.
Course Goals
Improve access to competent care for children who may have
been sexually abused.
Provide education to medical providers who will be involved in sexual abuse evaluations.
Three options for taking this course...
No CME credit — the book and video tape can be purchased from John's Hopkin's Press or other supplier without taking a pre- or post-test. No continuing education credits will be granted.
CME credit — the professional can register for CME through Upstate Medical University. Complete a pre- and post-test and receive 12 CME credits with achievement of a score of at least 80% on the post-test.
NYS Provider course — we offer the CME credits at a much reduced rate through a grant from the NYS Department of Health Rape Crisis Program
The course consists of...
Pre-test
Self-study workbookandvideo
Post-test
The workbook and its accompanying videotape offer a learning experience for medical professionals who are beginning to work in the area of child sexual abuse. It was designed as a self-study training program as well as a continuing reference. Its case studies and integrated question and answer format facilitate self-paced learning. In addition, the professional is guided to relevant supplemental references.
The workbook is divided into four sections
Decision Points in the Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse
The Medical History for Child Sexual Abuse
The Medical Examination for Child Sexual Abuse
Medical-Legal Issues in Child Sexual Abuse
Who Should take this course...
All medical providers are welcome to participate. New York State Providers have additional resources available to them at CHAMP.
