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Pennsylvania Domestic violence CE for nurses
Domestic violence and abuse reporting requirements often arrive on a longer cycle — Florida, for example, expects the topic every third biennium.
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How Pennsylvania words this requirement
| License | Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RN | Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting | 2 hours |
- Courses available
- 7 courses
- Reporting
- Self-report
- Compact state
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-06-08
Source: Placeholder citation: 49 Pa. Code §21.132 (admin-managed field).. Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Domestic violence CE written for Pennsylvania
These courses name Pennsylvania in their own records.
To provide an overview of Act 31 as it relates to child abuse and reporting requirements in the state of Pennsylvania.
To provide an overview of Pennsylvania child welfare laws, indicators for child abuse, and reporting requirements of suspected child abuse for mandated reporters in Pennsylvania.
To provide an overview of Pennsylvania child welfare laws, indicators for child abuse, and reporting requirements of suspected child abuse for mandated reporters in Pennsylvania.
Domestic violence CE courses
Matched on the topic, not on Pennsylvania's rules. Check your own renewal requirements before you count these hours.
3 contact hoursPrepares nurses to recognize family violence, provide trauma-informed care, document findings, plan for safety, and fulfill applicable reporting duties.
2 contact hoursBuild skill in recognizing, assessing, documenting, reporting, and responding to suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of older adults.
3 contact hoursTo provide healthcare providers an overview of pain, opioid use disorder, and current practices in prescribing controlled substances.
2 contact hoursBuilds nursing skill in recognizing, stabilizing, documenting, and reporting suspected child maltreatment and abusive pediatric head trauma.
Every Pennsylvania hour, one payment
Domestic violence CE plus the rest of your Pennsylvania requirement, unlimited for a year.
One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.
Common questions
- Does Pennsylvania require domestic violence CE?
- Yes. The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing lists Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2 hours, RN).
- Is online domestic violence CE accepted in Pennsylvania?
- Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
- How does Pennsylvania receive the hours?
- CSV/spreadsheet export; provider reporting for child abuse training
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