Course Information:

Course Description

*Note: All coursework must be completed prior to Sept 30, 2026 to receive a certificate or this fiscal year (FY26 Oct 1, 2025-Sept 30, 2026)

Home Visitors are Mandated Reporters thus required by law to report any suspected child abuse or neglect. Making a report of this kind can be very difficult. This online training was created to minimize the difficulty of reporting by preparing home visitors for the process, helping them to better understand the reporting requirements, and gain a greater insight of the process that occurs once the report has been made. (MOD215)  (Feb 2018) Updated Content Sept 2025

Course Objectives: 

Upon completion of this training, home visitors and providers will be able to:

  • Know his or her role and legal obligation as a mandated reporter
  • Better recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect
  • Specify the types of child abuse and neglect
  • Understand how to report abuse and/or neglect to the hotline
  • Have knowledge of what occurs after making the report

Instructor(s)

Application Systems Analyst, Sr/Online Instructional Development and Technology Specialist

Mona Scott, M.Ed.

As the Instructional Design and Technology Specialist/Application Systems Analyst, Sr for the Arkansas Home Visiting Network Training Institute Mona develops technology-based instructional and informational materials and interventions applying adult learning principles. In addition to producing online content, Mona also manages the LMS, Thinkific, for our learners as well as provide reporting for continuing education credits. Other duties include website maintenance, graphic design, virtual training producing, and event planning. Contact the Arkansas Home Visiting Network Training Institute by email at 📧[email protected] .

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