STATE LAW NOW REQUIRES TRAINING FOR ALL APS MANDATED REPORTERS
Per Maine State Law, (Title 22, 958-A, §3477 8.): Mandated Reporter Training approved by the department must be completed by a person required to make a report under subsection 1, paragraph A, at least once every 4 years. However, some organizations may require it be taken more frequently. It is your responsibility to maintain your certificates and complete the training as often as required by law and your place of employment.
APS Mandated Reporter Training
Our new APS Mandated Reporter Training is now in a web-friendly format. On the final page of the training, there is a button to take you to the quiz. The first page requires some personal details. Be sure to enter your email address correctly. If you pass with an 80% or better, your certificate will be sent to the email you designated. Click the button below to be taken to the training..
If you are interested in scheduling an in-person (or Zoom) training for your organization, or if you have questions or feedback on training, please email OADS@maine.gov and include the subject line "APS Mandated Reporter Training."
Who are APS Mandated Reporters?
A mandated reporter is anyone who has:
A full, intermittent, or occasional responsibility for the care or custody of an incapacitated or dependent adult (regardless of whether they receive payment).
Complete list of professionals required to report to APS.
When must they report to Adult Protective Services?
Maine law requires that certain people report immediately to Adult Protective Services when the person knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is likely to be abused, neglected, or exploited.
How does a Mandated Reporter make a report?
Call APS 24/7 at 1-800-624-8404.
A supervisor or administrator of a person mandated to report to APS may not impede or inhibit the reporting, and a person making a good faith report may not be subject to any sanction for making a report.
Are there differences between Mandated Reporting for Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services?
Yes – there are differences. If you are a mandated reporter for both adults and children, you should take training in both to understand your responsibilities.