Courses offered
Self-Directed Online Training ***New***
Mandated reporters can participate in this 2-hour web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Once you begin, you will have 30 days to complete the course. In this Flash-based learning application, the existing OCFS curriculum was divided into smaller, more manageable sections. This allows users to save their progress at the end of each section--so they can complete it at their own pace, either in one sitting, or in multiple sessions. Users who log out after completing a section will automatically be returned to the end of their last completed section when they log back on to the training site. The course features interactive exercises that are customized for the major disciplines: Social Services, Education, Law Enforcement, Child Day Care and Medical. The course also addresses definitions, indicators, and how to make a report to the State Central Register. The application is full narrated and includes taped video segments that enhance the learning points. This course meets the New York State Education Department mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting.
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Instructor-Led Workshop
This 4 -hour workshop focuses on common definitions of abuse and maltreatment and how to identify physical and behavioral indicators associated with abuse and maltreatment. Participants practice evaluating case scenarios to determine reasonable cause to suspect if abuse or maltreatment has or is occurring and learn how to complete reporting requirements to fulfill their legal mandate. This workshop meets NYS Department of Education professional licensing requirements.
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Live Internet Training (Instructor-Led)
Mandated reporters can participate in a class with a live instructor from any location with Internet access. This New York State approved curriculum dealing with recognizing and reporting child abuse with a balance of lecture, interactive exercises, and video segments. The course will address definitions, indicators, and how to make a report to the State Central Register. This program meets the NYS Department of Education requirements and is two hours in length.
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Training of Trainers (TOT)

This specialized intensive training is for trainers who have responsibilities for training within their agency, organization or in the community. Participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a Mandated Reporter Training workshop, learn about the legal framework of the New York State Child Protective System, common definitions of child abuse and maltreatment, and how to identify physical and behavioral indicators associated with abuse and maltreatment. Participants will also learn how to complete reporting requirements to fulfill the professional legal mandate of their classroom participants.

After attending this two day TOT, participants will receive the updated OCFS training curriculum, participant handouts, and a PowerPoint presentation, including embedded video material, for their use in training mandated reporters in the community they serve.
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Contact Information
For information on upcoming no cost training sessions, send an email to:
janices@bsc-cdhs.org
or call:
Janice Severson
Project Coordinator
(518) 435-1825 ext. 211

Katelyn Relyea
Administrative Assistant
518-435-1825