Overview

CPD on the go^TM eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are. 

Victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) can experience a range of serious adverse outcomes that impact them across the lifespan. Research into these effects often focuses on a single factor (e.g., revictimisation), and a significant body of literature has established relationships between CSA and individual outcomes. However, to gain insight into the severity of CSA impact on victims, it is important to understand the co-occurrence of long-term outcomes, both psychiatric and behavioural. Such insight can inform therapeutic practice and guide the application of targeted interventions.

The activity contains a current evidence-based article followed by 10 questions to consolidate learning. Together, a pass mark of 80% and completion of a reflection represents active* continuing professional development (CPD).

Level of Learning

Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those who have some previous learning on the topic.

Duration of access

Access to this eLearning activity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.

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CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this CPD on the go^TM eLearning activity (reading the article and passing the quiz), participants should be able to:

• summarise the adverse psychiatric and behavioural effects of child sexual abuse on victims,

• identify the key factors that are likely exacerbate negative outcomes for victims of child sexual abuse,

• explain the relationship between adverse outcomes and the impact of CSA as a risk factor,

• compare and contrast the differences in adverse effects of CSA between male and female victims, and

• outline an explanation for the increased relationship between CSA, offending and revictimisation.

Notes

*’Active CPD’ refers to activities that utilise written or oral processes to reinforce learning and test knowledge. While active CPD is not a requirement of the Psychology Board of Australia, it is recommended because learning is more likely to be retained and to lead to improvements in practice. Provision of a reflection on all types of CPD is, however, a requirement of the Board.