Which professionals must complete the Medical Report: Suspected Child Physical Abuse and Neglect Examination (Cal-EMA 2-900)?

• A. School nurses and doctors
• B. Counselors and social workers
• C. Teachers and aides
• D. Police officers

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that this Medical Report is a medical document that requires clinical assessment. Only professionals with medical training—those who can perform a physical examination, document objective findings, and interpret injuries—are designated to complete it. In school settings, that typically means a school nurse coordinating the examination and a licensed physician who can formally assess and certify the medical findings. This ensures the report accurately reflects the child’s medical condition for use by child welfare agencies and other authorities.

Other roles like counselors, social workers, teachers, and aides are essential for recognizing abuse, supporting the child, and making the initial report to the appropriate authorities. However, they do not perform the medical examination or complete the Cal-EMA 2-900 form. Police may be involved in the investigation, but the medical report itself is not their responsibility.