3 Credit Hours

In the state of Pennsylvania, all “individuals licensed or certified to practice in any health-related field under the jurisdiction of the Department of State” are
Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse, along with any of their employees who have direct contact with children. This course will educate Mandated Reporters on how
to recognize the signs of child abuse and how and when to make a report. Taking this course fulfills the 2 hours of Act 31 Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training
required for license renewal.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain what constitutes Child Abuse
• Distinguish between Mandated and Permissive Reporters
• Detail the responsibilities of reporters
• Review how to make a report of suspected abuse
• Discuss who the investigators are and what conclusions may be made
• List exclusions to child abuse
• Review protection for reporters and failure to report

Autumn Bupp joined Clym Environmental Services in 2020 as the Compliance Program Manager. Utilizing in-person trainings, “Mock OSHA Audits”, and written safety plans, she helps to relieve the burden of compliance for dentists. As the former Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Pittsburgh, Autumn worked to increase public awareness of the types of diseases classified as MD, while also partnering with local researchers and clinical directors to improve the lives of those affected by MD. Autumn also worked with the Beaver County Rehabilitation Center to prepare curriculum for and implement the P.E.T.S. (Pre-Employment Transition Services) program to high school students with special needs. She is a graduate of Grove City College, and her hobbies include cake decorating and reading. She and her husband, David, have four children and reside in Harmony, PA.

Ms. Bupp has no financial relationships relevant to this presentation to disclose.

Dental Society of Western PA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider Approved by Pennsylvania Dental Association.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Dental Society of Western PA designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.