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Forensic Nurse Examiner Core Education: Theoretical Aspects FSCT 7840

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​The course covers the theoretical aspects for the specialized care of victims of sexual assault and practical skills that will be utilized in a clinical setting. This course is intended for RNs and NPs, as these designations are eligible for SANE certification by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). However, it is open to all healthcare professionals who work with victims of sexual assault or may work with Forensic Nurse Examiners in a supporting role. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the IAFN, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. IAFN Approval: AU05042020.BCTIA.

Prerequisite(s)

  • This course is only open to RNs, NPs and MDs or to those medical professionals who have been hired into a SAFE job.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$875.33

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of FSCT 7840 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 69132

Duration

Mon May 27 - Tue Jun 11 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 69132
  • Domestic fees $875.33
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 27 - May 29 Mon, Tue, Wed 08:30 - 17:00 Online
Jun 03 Mon 08:30 - 17:00 Online
Jun 10 - Jun 11 Mon, Tue 08:30 - 17:00 Online
Instructor

Aimee Falkenberg

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$875.33

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Classes online (live web stream via BLUEJEANS APP): May 27, 28, 29, June 3, 10, and 11, 2024 - all day (0830-1700) PST. For the required textbook: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT SPRING SUMMER 2024 TERM... DE – FSCT 7840). Live webinar sessions will not be recorded and all content is examinable. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. Students need a computer, computer camera and computer microphone to speak in the training and for their presentation assignment. Please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca with your BCIT A0#. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/.
Status

CRN 57890

Duration

Mon Apr 08 - Thu May 09 (5 weeks)

  • 5 weeks
  • CRN 57890
  • Domestic fees $875.33
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 08 - Apr 10 Mon, Tue, Wed 16:30 - 21:30 Online
Apr 16 - May 09 Tue, Thu 16:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Aimee Falkenberg

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$875.33

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Classes online (live web stream via MS TEAMS): Apr 08, 09, 10, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7, and 9 - 1630-2130 (4:30pm-9:30pm) PST. For the required textbook: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT SPRING SUMMER 2024 TERM... DE – FSCT 7840).Live webinar sessions will not be recorded and all content is examinable. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. Students need a computer, computer camera and computer microphone to speak in the training and for their presentation assignment. Please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca with your BCIT A0#. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Outline the clinical, forensic and scientific body of knowledge associated with the care of the victims of sexual assault (adult and adolescent).
  • Contrast the myths surrounding sexual assault with the realities of sexual assault based on current literature and statistics.
  • Assess the interface of the health and justice systems in Canada in relation to sexual assault.
  • Outline the professional relationships of the multi disciplinary teams (law enforcement, forensic examiners, social services, health care providers and specialized victims services groups) utilized in the care of victims of sexual assault.
  • Develop a comprehensive forensic health care plan for the collection, examination and evaluation of forensic evidence involving victims of sexual assault.
  • Outline forensic health care examination of the victims of sexual assault based on nursing/medicine, forensic science, legal and ethical principles.
  • Outline how forensic health care examinations of victims of sexual assault are conducted in an objective, respectful and victim-sensitive manner.
  • Propose a forensic assessment, forensic evidence collection plan and an evaluation process based on forensic documentation principles.
  • Evaluate the forensic assessment process in relation to the victim's physical, emotional and psychosocial well being.
  • Develop testimonial skills for the judicial process.
  • Assess the applicable forensic nurse examiner standards of practice provincially, nationally and internationally.

Effective as of Fall 2005

Related Programs

Forensic Nurse Examiner Core Education: Theoretical Aspects (FSCT 7840) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Forensic Nurse Examiner Education for RNs
    Microcredential Part-time

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