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Northside Hospital in coordination with TheForensicNurse.com and North Georgia College is offering a 40 hour Adult / Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training at Northside Hospital Forsyth, located just outside of Atlanta Georgia.

The SANE program at Northside hospital has grown from infancy to one of the most highly respected in the state of Georgia. They not only service Forsyth county, but serveral of the other surrounding counties at well. The program also is the only facility in the state that uses the SDFI telemedicine system for advanced digital forensic evidence collection.

Class Information: 

 Date: May 18 - May 22 (5 days)

Location:

1200 Northside Forsyth Drive

Cumming GA, 30041

Cost: $350.00

Registration Website: http://www.theforensicnurse.com/atlanta_georgia_sane_training.cfm

Northside Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accredidation.

Course Material Outline

  • Overview and History of Forensic Nursing
  • Myths and Barriers
  • Rape Trauma Syndrome
  • Roles of SANES
  • Continuum of Care
  • Crime Lab Kit
  • Photography
  • Medical Forensic History
  • Head to Toe Assessment
  • Genital Anatomy / Variations
  • STD’s
  • Trauma Identification
  • Death Investigation
  • Evidence Collection
  • Serology & DNA Analysis
  • Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
  • Multi Disciplinary Team Concept
  • Advocate / Police Roles
  • Profiling of Sex Offenders
  • Special Populations
  • Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence
  • Clinical Requirements
  • Documentation and Testimony
  • Expert Witness Testimony
  • Judicial System and Laws

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The IAFN, has selected Atlanta GA for its 2009 Annual Scientific Assembly. This event is held each year around the country to help spread the word about forensic nursing and give participants and exhibitors the opportunity to network and learn more about the latest trends and best practices for Forensic Nursing.

This four day event will be held on October 21-24, 2009.

For Hotel information in the area or flight arrangements: http://www.findnearbyhotels.com/DESTINATIONS/Atlanta_GA_US/

Northside Hospital Forsyth is also offering a 5day / 40 hour SANE-A training class in May 2009.

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Safe Girls - Strong girls, an Atlanta based organization dedicated to helping children of sexual abuse break their silence and get help, is sponsoring their 3rd Annual Gala.

Thurs, September 18
7-10:00 pm
Villa Christina
Tickets: $75.00

For directions or more information about villa christina, visit their website at http://www.villachristina.com/

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