The professionals identified below are mandated to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment. In addtion, those marked by an asterisk (*) must complete state requirements for coursework in the identification and reporting of these behaviors. All mandated reporters may wish to complete this training in order to understand their responsibility.

Camp Counselors
Chiropractors *
Christian Science Practitioners
Coroners
Day Care Workers
Dental Hygienists*
Dentists*
District Attorneys or Assistant Attorneys
Emergency Medical Technicians
Employees or Volunteers in a Residential Care Facility as defined by SS412(7)
Hosital Personnel engaged in the admission, examination, care, or treatment of patients
Investigators employed in the office of the District Attorney or other Law Enforcement officials
Medical Examiners
Medical Interns
Medical Residents
Mental Health Professionals
Optometrists*
Osteopaths
Peace Officers
Physicians*
Podiatrists*
Police Officers
Providers of family or group day care and any other Child Care or Foster Care Workers
Psychiatrists*
Psychologists*
Pupil Personnel Services Professionals*
Registered Nurses*
School Administrators*
School District Administrators*
School Social Workers*
Social Service Workers
Surgeons*
Teachers*