University Child Abuse Recognition and Evaluation
UCARE - Training
University Child Abuse Recognition and Evaluation
UCARE - Training
"The mission of the Center for Safe and Healthy Families is to address child maltreatment through medical assessment, mental health treatment, education and research."
Registration open from January 12, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Training starts March 4, 2026 from Noon to 1pm MST
Trainings will occur on Wednesday at noon (see schedule), and the CAPSTONE will be held August 26-28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT.
What you need to know
WHO
- Only physicians (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs) may register.
- No geographic restrictions for persons wanting to attend.
WHAT
- Build a knowledge base about common forms of child abuse.
- Respond to symptoms of traumatic stress and suicidality in children and adolescents who have experienced abuse and other adversities.
- Practice taking a thorough trauma history and discussing possible diagnosis of abuse with simulated patients and families.
- A day of mock court with real attorneys and judges.
- Trainees will receive ongoing peer support.
WHERE
- Training sessions on Zoom.
- CAPSTONE - 3 days in Salt Lake City.
WHEN
- Registration begins immediately.
- First session - March 4th noon to 1pm MT (schedule).
- Occurring every 3 weeks on Wed at noon to 1pm MT.
- CAPSTONE will be August 26 - 28 in Salt Lake City.
WHY
- Child abuse is a common problem, and frontline providers must know how to recognize and manage these cases effectively.
- Most child abuse cases don’t require tertiary care.
- Providers in rural and underserved communities report feeling more confident in the diagnosis and management of the potentially abused child after completing this training.
HOW
- Healthcare providers who see pediatric patients will receive 30 hours of CME for participation in the full course (MOC Part 2 Credit is also available for pediatricians).
- Ongoing peer support by the child abuse pediatricians at the Center for Safe and Healthy Families at Primary Children’s.
Program Directors
Division Chief/Medical Director
Center for Safe and Healthy Families
University of Utah