New Mexico Mandatory Reporter Training

New Mexico Mandatory Reporter Training

The purpose of this online course is to help all New Mexico Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse.

Everyone who suspects child abuse or neglect should call the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department Hotline to make a report, but Mandated Reporters are required by law to do so, with penalties for failure to do so ranging from fines and/or potential jail time. 

In the state of New Mexico, professionals are required by law to report New Mexico Statute Stat. § 32A-4-3, which states that any person, agency, organization, or entity that knows or in good faith suspects child abuse or neglect shall make a report. For purposes of this section, ‘person’ shall include, but not be limited to: licensed physicians, residents or interns, all law enforcement officers or judges, registered nurses or visiting nurses, teachers or school officials, social workers acting in their official capacity and members of the clergy. 

New Mexico Statute Stat. § 32A-4-3 states that any release of information to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian shall not include identifying information about the reporter.

TAP Series' Mandatory Reporter course is quick, simple, and low cost. There is no need to gather a group or go to a classroom. The self-paced course allows you to train on your schedule from home or the office and on a PC, tablet, or mobile phone and quickly annually re-enroll. TAP Series' Mandatory Reporter course meets New Mexico Stat. § 32A-4-3 regulations.

This Training Includes:

1. A pre-training assessment
2. 60-90 minutes of self-paced interactive training
3. A post-training assessment
4. A Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify who is a Mandatory Reporter
• Understand your role as a Mandatory Reporter
• Identifying caregivers
• Understand how to report
• Define and identify the signs and symptoms of various types of child abuse