Abusive Head Trauma
An Overview for Guardians ad Litem
Course Description
This training was designed specifically for Guardians ad Litem and will give an overview of the statistics of incidence of abusive head trauma, the injuries that can occur and clinical findings. The training will establish that abusive head trauma is real and really happens to vulnerable children in Florida. Participants will learn how medical professionals confirm the diagnosis and receive a review of the Guardian ad Litem role in protecting victim's from further injury.
For those with the Guardian ad Litem Program, this 30 minute course does apply towards in-service hours. Please select training topic "Medical" when inputting into Optima.
CLE Credit available through 10/31/22.
Statewide Medical Director - Child Protection Team
Bruce McIntosh, M.D.
Since 2016, Dr. Bruce McIntosh has been the Medical Director for the Statewide Child Protection Team program in Florida. In this role, Dr. McIntosh provides oversight and management to these teams which are medically directed, multidisciplinary programs working with local Sheriff's offices and the Florida Department of Children and Families in cases of child abuse and neglect. Prior to this role, Dr. McIntosh served over 32 years as a medical consultant and medical director for child protection teams in Jacksonville. Dr. McIntosh: is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Child Abuse and Neglect; and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Florida and his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Emory University
Course curriculum
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Abusive Head Trauma: An Overview for Guardians ad Litem
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Abusive Head Trauma: An Overview for Guardians ad Litem (Video)
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Abusive Head Trauma Post-test
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Reviews
Excellent & Informative
Lonnie K. Martens
This was a very informative course and the ability to print out the slides is great - they will come in handy should I ever have a case involving this issue.
This was a very informative course and the ability to print out the slides is great - they will come in handy should I ever have a case involving this issue.
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Sophia Dallas
Course was very informative Clear terminology
Course was very informative Clear terminology
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Kathleen Stefani
I found the Dr's explanations to be easy to follow, clear, concise and understandable.
I found the Dr's explanations to be easy to follow, clear, concise and understandable.
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Linda Burns
Was clear and concise
Was clear and concise
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Joanne Markee
This was very informative and gives us the tools we need when visiting and advocating for our children.
This was very informative and gives us the tools we need when visiting and advocating for our children.
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Alan Abramowitz
Great job by Dr. McIntosh. He always comes through for the program. This video will make a difference and I am glad we make it free to anyone so the commun...
Read MoreGreat job by Dr. McIntosh. He always comes through for the program. This video will make a difference and I am glad we make it free to anyone so the community as well as our GAL staff and volunteers can learn. Rep. Latvala has been a great leader in advocating for children. I am positive "Jordan's Law" will pass this year.
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Elizabeth Bugg
Every Guardian ad Litem should watch at least once.
Every Guardian ad Litem should watch at least once.
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