Introduction

To renew your license, you are required to attest that you have completed mandatory training required by Delaware law on

• how to recognize child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, and
• your reporting obligations under the Medical Practice Act and 16 Del. C. §903.

The mandatory training is required by Section 1723 of the Medical Practice Act, effective August 1, 2010. It applies to everyone licensed by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline including Physician Assistants, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Paramedics, Genetic Counselors, Eastern Medicine Practitioners, Acupuncture Practitioners, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists, Midwifery Practitioners, and Polysomnographers as well as Physicians.

The Medical Society of Delaware has approved this mandatory training for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.

Where to Take the Mandatory Training

The mandatory training meets the requirements of the Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC). To take the required online Mandatory Reporting Training course(s), you have the following options starting January 1, 2025:

• Option 1: Physicians and medical professionals can take the regularly offered ‘Mandatory Reporting for Medical Professionals’ training.
  • This training is an hour (1 hour) both in length and ACCME accreditation. This option is required for individuals who are completing their first licensure period.
• Option 2: If an individual has previously taken the Mandatory Reporting Training, they can take a shorter refresher course titled ‘Mandatory Reporting for Medical Professionals – Refresher’. The refresher course is meant to be accompanied by one of the four new advanced courses. The new advanced courses include training on:
  1. Abusive Head Trauma,
  2. Pediatric Drug Exposures,
  3. Medical Neglect, and
  4. Sentinel Injuries.
  • The refresher and the advanced supplemental courses are each a half hour (30 minutes) in length and in ACCME accreditation. For those who choose this option, they must complete both the refresher and a supplemental training course to meet the 1 hour requirement.

To register for the training, go to https://stateofdelaware.csod.com/default.aspx?c=courts-oca. Navigate to the bottom of the webpage to complete the registration process. For more assistance in registering, see the Self-Registration Guide guide.

• MD’s and DO’s – select the icon for ‘Physicians and Psychiatrists (MD/DO)’, and
• All other medical healthcare professionals – select the icon for ‘All Other Medical/Mental Health Professionals’

Once you have created an account, the Mandatory Reporting Training offerings will be listed as a “Featured Training.” Featured Trainings may be found on the top right corner of the home page. Click on the training and then select launch.

• If you do not see the training listed, you may also search for the training by using the search bar and entering “Mandatory Reporting.” The search bar is located above “Featured Trainings”, on the top right corner of the home page.
• For any technical issues with the training site, email OCA.Training@delaware.gov.

Answers to Your Questions

Question: What are the CPAC requirements for the mandatory training?

Answer: To satisfy the mandatory training requirement, the training must:

• address how to recognize child abuse and domestic violence,
• provide Delaware-specific information on reporting child abuse, and
• last at least one hour.

Question: Do I have to complete the mandatory training before I renew my license?

Answer: Yes. You must complete the training before every renewal, and you must attest to completing the training on your renewal application. Failure to do so will delay renewal of your license.

Question: Where can I find the law that requires this training?

Answer: Click on License Law and scroll down to §1723. Or, go to https://dpr.delaware.gov – click Medical Practice, then click License Law, then on Subchapter III. When you get to Subchapter III, scroll down to §1723.