Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church INSTRUCTIONS Mandated Reporter Training for All Adult Children & Youth Workers Mandated Reporter Training – Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse  I understand that I am considered a mandated reporter for child abuse and that I am required to take this training so that I am aware of my responsibilities  After I obtain the Mandated Reporter Training on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, I will submit a copy of my certificate of completion to Ebenezer BFC Instructions for Online Mandated Reporter Training: www.ReportAbusePa.Pitt.edu 1. Go to “Registration” and enter your personal information in order to create an account 2. You will be given a generated username and password, which will also be sent to you via email 3. Under “Your Courses,” click on “rrca-0572: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse” to begin the training       An email address is required for the online training The online course includes a video requiring Adobe Flash, which is not supported by all Apple devices, tablets, and mobile phones. All participants are encouraged to access this online course on a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet connection. Please read the “Announcements” and “Frequently Asked Questions” before beginning your course The course is approximately three hours long followed by a short evaluation and a certificate of completion. You do not have to complete the course in one session. During any future visits, you will get a message asking if you would like to resume where you left off. Please click on “Okay” to pick-up where you ended your last session. After you have completed the training, please print your certificate and submit to Ebenezer BFC This is the recommended (free) option to obtain the “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse” training (email address required): Online training: https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/webapps/portal/execute/tabs/tabAction?tab_tab_group_id=_49_1 If you have a specific question about making an actual report about a child abuse situation & would like to receive advice before calling Children & Youth Services, you may contact someone from an outside agency. We recommend the following BFCaffiliated source: Rev. Clyde Bomgardner (MDiv, MA, Biblical Counseling) Christ-Center Counseling Ministry 610-207-0583, cdbjr@verizon.net