The ABCs of NATs: Assessing the Needs of Children Impacted by Non-Accidental Trauma - (2024)

This presentation will discuss Non-Accidental Trauma cases in-depth, along with the correlation of our role as Child Life Specialists in the inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.

Suggested Domain: Assessment
1.0 PDU

Learning Objective(s):

- By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to identify support needs for patients and families (if present) during imaging.

- By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to assess patient and family needs throughout their hospitalization. 

- By the end of the presentation, participants will be aware of the different outcomes for children being evaluated for possible abuse. 

- By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to recognize common bruises and injuries frequently seen in children who were abused. 

- By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to differentiate services provided by outpatient and inpatient certified child life specialists.

Please note: All webinar contents and its certificate will expire on 6/20/2027 regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificate for their records prior to 6/20/2027.

Lauren Musinski, M.Ed, CCLS

Certified Child Life Specialist

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

Lauren has worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) for the last 4 ½ years at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Radiology Department and has practiced as a CCLS for the last 6 years. Lauren is one of the Practicum coordinators at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital as well as a Secondary Handler for our newest Facility Dog! Lauren holds a Master’s of Education in Sports Management and Recreation with a concentration in Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation from Springfield College and a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Psychology from Wheelock College. 

Nataly Magana, CCLS

Certified Child Life Specialist

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

Nataly Magana is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) for the last 2 ½ years at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital in the inpatient Neurology and Medical Specialty unit. Nataly holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, with a concentration in child life from Southern Connecticut State University. Nataly is bilingual and has the opportunity to communicate with her patients in English and Spanish, helping the Latino/Hispanic community in the hospital setting, seek satisfaction and create safe spaces for patients, families, and staff. As a new CCLS, Nataly continues to seek out opportunities for growth.

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The ABC’s of NAT’s: Assessing the Needs of Children Impacted by Non-Accidental Trauma
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin.  |  60 minutes This presentation will discuss Non-Accidental Trauma cases in-depth, along with the correlation of our role as Child Life Specialists in the inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
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5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
Certificate
1.00 PDU credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 PDU credit  |  Certificate available