27 Nov Resources: Updated Mandated Reporter Training Requirements
New York ACEP Members,
There has been a recent update to the mandated reporter training requirements. The updated training is due by April 1, 2025 and is inclusive of emergency physicians in the required professions.
This updates is to required additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework.
A free online course can be found here to satisfy this requirement:www.nysmandatedreporter.org
Additional approved courses can be reviewed through the OFS website here.
Items of Note:
- To submit proof of the updated training, you must use this link to upload the Certificate of Completion to the State Education Department unless your selected training provider electronically sends verification to the Department.
- Information about approved training providers can be accessed on the training website.
- Information on exemptions is available on the training website.