Ethics & Laws of Mandated Reporting: Children and Elders

DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2026

TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET // 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT  // 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. PT // 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MT

PLATFORM: Via Zoom Webinar

COST: $61

FEATURES:

  • Live & Interactive Webinar
  • Presentation Slides PDF & Additional Resources Included
  • Provides for 3 CE hours of Ethics

The prevalence of child, elder, and vulnerable adult abuse is dire. Being knowledgeable and alert to risks and signs of abuse is critical in protecting vulnerable victims. Marriage and family therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers are in unique positions to observe and interact with children, vulnerable adults, and elders. This webinar will provide an overview of issues related to mandated reporting and support mental health professionals to fulfill this important role. Through the use of case studies, learners will explore different child and elder welfare situations and be given resources and best practices recommendations for ensuring the safety and welfare of vulnerable persons. This course is suitable for those new to the field and for those seasoned practitioners wanting a refresher in this area.

Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of general mandated reporting laws and guidelines for child and elder abuse.
  • Identify appropriate methods of gathering information and recommended reporting guidelines.
  • Evaluate case studies by using critical thinking skills to determine if situations necessitate making a mandated report.

$61.00

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3 CE Hours of Ethics Continuing Education
NBCC #7091 & ASWB #1770 Approved Provider

Target Audience: Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists

Course Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

NBCC ACEP # 7091, CE Training Workshops has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7091. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Training Workshops designates this continuing education activity for 3 continuing education hours.

CE Training Workshops, LLC, #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/02/2025 to 08/02/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Ethics continuing education credits.

Purchase Instructions

Registration Deadline: Register up until the start time!

Cost Includes: A PDF of the presentation slides and any supplemental training materials and a certificate of completion.

Evaluation / Certificate: Within 4 hours of the completion of the webinar, participants will receive an email with a link to complete an evaluation. Once completed, the participant will be able to download/print the certificate.

System Requirements: Internet and the ability to log into Zoom webinars when provided a meeting link which will be sent upon registration.

Interactive Webinar: This is a live & interactive webinar which means that participants can interact with other participants and the instructor in live time.

Additional information can be found in the FAQs webpage AND on the Company & Approving Boards Policies webpage.

Meet Your Facilitator

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist, and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a Program Director and Coordinator.

Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.

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