Introduction to Forensic Nursing

This course equips nurses with the essential skills to provide care and gather evidence in legal contexts, including the treatment of assault, abuse victims, and mental health patients involved in criminal cases. Key topics include trauma investigation, evidence documentation, child and elder abuse, and death investigation systems, helping nurses deliver competent care using forensic science principles.

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11 Chapters

1 Hour

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About The Course

Learning Outcomes

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About The Course

This comprehensive course introduces the vital field of forensic nursing, where healthcare and the legal system intersect. Designed for nurses and healthcare professionals, the course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care to individuals involved in criminal and civil investigations, while also fulfilling essential legal responsibilities related to evidence collection and documentation.

Participants will explore the foundational concepts of forensic nursing, including its role in both healthcare and judicial systems. The course highlights the critical responsibilities of forensic nurses in cases of assault, abuse, neglect, mental health crises, and death investigations. Learners will gain practical insights into handling trauma cases, collecting and preserving forensic evidence, and navigating the ethical and legal considerations that arise when working with vulnerable populations.

The course also covers risk management and quality improvement practices specific to forensic settings, ensuring that learners understand how to deliver safe, effective, and legally sound care. Special focus is given to child and elder abuse, with detailed instruction on recognizing abuse indicators and taking appropriate steps to safeguard victims. In addition, learners will examine the use of forensic photography as a tool for documentation, as well as best practices for working with mentally ill individuals within forensic environments.

Whether you are a practicing nurse, a healthcare professional exploring a forensic career path, or a student interested in this dynamic field, this course offers a strong foundation for understanding and applying forensic nursing principles in real-world scenarios. Through this training, you’ll be better prepared to support patients, assist in legal investigations, and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary teams in healthcare and justice settings.

Learning Outcomes

Define forensic nursing and its importance in healthcare and legal systems.
Identify the steps and pathways involved in becoming a forensic nurse.
Outline the roles and responsibilities of a forensic nurse in different legal and healthcare settings.
Explain the concepts of risk management and quality improvement in forensic nursing practices.
Discuss the importance and impact of forensic photography in documenting evidence.
Describe the different categories and characteristics of child and elder abuse and their significance in forensic nursing.
Explain how to assess and address the needs of mentally ill patients, both met and unmet, in forensic settings.

Course Modules

Chapter 1 Concept of Forensic Nursing

Chapter 2 Forensic Nursing Process

Chapter 3 Forensic Concerns in Medical Care

Chapter 4 Medico-Legal Skill Sets of Forensic Nurses

Chapter 5 Sexual Violence

Chapter 6 Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

Chapter 7 Child Abuse

Chapter 8 Elder Abuse

Chapter 9 Clinical Psychology and Forensic Nursing

Chapter 10 Death Investigation in Forensic Nursing

Chapter 11 Summary

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