Forensic Nursing

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Forensic nursing, like traditional nursing, is divided into several specialty areas such as the sexual assault nurse examiner, crime scene and death investigator, the correctional nurse and psychiatric nurse. Nurses who have an interest in the forensic aspects of health care provide necessary services for the victims of violence. Furthermore, law enforcement and the legal community are now realizing the positive impact forensic nursing is having on case outcomes. The ability to recognize forensic issues and to preserve, document and collect evidence are essential skills of today’s health care professional.

The Program
This comprehensive online program is designed to introduce nurses to the forensic aspects of health care and public service. Trauma, acts of violence, mass casualty incidents, sexual assault and human abuse are explored as they relate to evidence collection and preservation, documentation and follow-up procedures as performed by health care providers. Through Web-based programming, participants engage in problem solving through the use of case study formats. Nationally recognized experts host discussion sessions and serve as links to mentors in selected forensic science specialties.

The individual course modules are structured to provide both core content and an introduction to several sub-specialties within the discipline including death investigation, correctional nursing, forensic psychiatry, forensic photography and clinical forensic nursing. Victimology is explored as it relates to changing trends of violence in our society. The role of the forensic specialist within the health care environment is emphasized throughout. A network of mentors is available to assist participants in gaining access to community resources for additional learning opportunities to complement online course material. Advanced students with unique learning or experience needs are presented additional opportunities to amplify their forensic acumen.

The units earned in the required classes are "post-graduate professional level" credit designed for professional and occupational advancement. All required courses are letter-graded and have undergone a rigorous approval process by UC Riverside. If you are interested in using this program for credit toward a degree, check first with the college or university granting the degree. Requirements and policies regarding the transfer of credit differ among institutions.

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Phone:(800) 442-4990

School Address:

1200 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507-4596


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Hazardous Materials Management
Risk Management
Workplace Health and Safety
Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation
Sexual Assault Examination Training: Adult/Adolescent
Geographic Information Systems
Global Positioning System Technology
Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling
Case Management
Health Services Leadership and Management
Professional Medical Reimbursement
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Information Systems Security
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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
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