Child at Risk Refresher (non-accredited)

This non-accredited course has been designed in consultation with trainers with extensive experience in both day care and school environments across multiple jurisdictions. This unit will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support and protect children and young people who are at risk of harm.

2-3 hours online only

Course Content

Working within the legislative and policy frameworks, you will:

• Understand the indicators of the different types and dynamics of abuse as they may apply to age, gender, disability, culture, and sexuality

  • Report indications of the possible risk of harm

  • Respond to disclosure and ask open and non-leading questions

  • Be aware of the mandatory reporting requirements in your jurisdiction

  • Know how to document, record, and report risk-of-harm indicators in a non-judgmental manner

  • Implement work practices that support the protection of children and young people

  • Apply ethical and nurturing practices when working with children and young people

  • Be aware of duty of care responsibilities, ethical considerations, mandatory reporting, and confidentiality requirements