On November 30th, FCP Presents 2 Exciting Professional Education Workshops. These workshops represent topics required for license renewal or certification for Licensed Mental Health professionals, Educators or others working with children.

The morning, afternoon, and full-day seats for the 11/30 workshops are sold out!

Morning Workshop, 8:30 to 12:00 a.m.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse

Although anyone can report suspected child abuse at any time, certain professionals, called “mandated reporters” are required by law to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Mandated reporters are of critical importance in the child abuse prevention effort. This workshop identifies the role and responsibility bystanders, care providers and mandated reporters play in the prevention, protection and intervention of child abuse.

In accordance with ACT 31 of 2014, all health-related licensed professionals, funeral directors, foster parents, operators and employees of child-serving institutions, family day care homes, and school employees are required under to receive three hours of training on Mandated Reporting as a condition of renewal or application for a license under the Department of Human Services (formerly DPW). This workshop offering is approved by the Department of Human Services to meet ACT 31 of 2014 training requirements.

Workshop Objectives
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Know and understand the roles and responsibilities of mandated reporters under Pennsylvania law.
• Recognize the possible indicators of child abuse
• Know how to make a report of suspected child abuse and neglect with confidence.
• Develop increased understanding of the complexity of responding to child abuse and neglect by learning of possible outcomes when abuse/neglect is reported and the social, emotional and health impact of child abuse.

Presenter: Mandy Mundy is the Director of Education and Training at Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) in Bucks County, where she has worked for over 18 years. Mandy is responsible for curriculum development, training, marketing, and training implementation. She developed NOVA’s Training Institute for Professionals to raise awareness and skills of professionals who work with crime victims. Mandy has focused much attention recently on the issue of Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect. After developing and publishing an evidence- and practiced-based training curriculum in 2009, Mandy coordinated the effort to train over 30,000 staff and volunteers in the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse. Since 2011, Mandy has served as a consultant with Pennsylvania State University to assist in the development of staff and professional training on child abuse at the university level.

Afternoon Workshop 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ethics Related to Maintaining Confidential Treatment Records

This workshop will focus upon record keeping practices for Pennsylvania mental health professionals. The interactive and practical presentation will place an emphasis on Licensing Board rules and regulations. Topics to be explored include what constitutes the record; the required content of a typical progress note; the sanitizing of the record; the use of email communications; record retention practices and periods; the release of records and testing data to the patient and via a subpoena or court order. Participants shall receive current Pennsylvania written materials, and will be encouraged to raise specific case management issues and concerns.

Workshop Objectives
At the end of this activity, the learner will be able to:
• Identify the Pennsylvania ethical and legal rules associated with maintaining confidential treatment records.
• List the rules associated with proper release of records.
• Describe record keeping techniques that emphasize continuity of care concerns.

Presenter: Allan Tepper, J.D., Psy.D. is a renowned psychologist/attorney specializing in representing mental health and medical professionals in licensing and disciplinary board proceedings. He also serves as an expert witness in forensic matters, with an emphasis in criminal, civil, and professional ethics matters. Dr. Tepper’s dual training, coupled with his trial and clinical experience, helps bring an additional element to the review, analysis, and presentation of ethical issues for mental health professionals.