The Forensic Nurse

Wednesday, June 04, 2008 (8:00 AM) - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (4:45 PM)

Event Web Address: http://www.bcit.ca/study/outlines/fsct7840200810
Event Sponsor: British Columbia Institute of Technology

Contact Person: Angelina Popoff
Contact Phone Number: 604-454-2269
Contact Email: angelina_popoff@bcit.ca

Event CEUs: 45 hour course
Event Fee: contact BCIT

Training Event?: Yes

Description: This course provides the forensic knowledge and skills for forensic health assessments, evidence collection, chain-of-custody, documentation and evaluation of victims of sexual assault (adult and adolescent). The course covers the theoretical aspects for the specialized care of victims of sexual assault that will be utilized in a practical setting. This course is open to all health care and non-health care professionals admitted to the program. This course is offered in Fredricton, New Brunswick Canada by River Valley Health. Contact for River Valley Health is Denise Weigum at 506-452-5974 or denise.weigum@rvh.nb.ca Lead instructor is Sheila Early RN, BScN, SANE-A

 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
3700 Willington Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Canada

Canyon College is offering an online Forensic Nursing Certificate Program. You have a time limit of 14 months to complete this course. This course comprises eight modules. You may study at your own pace, and can progress through this program as quickly as you desire. (If you desire our eight-week Forensic Nursing Class, go to NR340) Our Forensic Nursing Certificate Program and Forensic Nursing Class may be used to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements.

Some of the topics/subjects covered include;

1. Sexual Assault
2. Child Abuse
3. Testifying in Court
4. Forensic Nursing Opportunities.

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