- 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 57890
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Thu May 09 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 57890
- Domestic fees $875.33International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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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
Domestic fees
$875.33
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Classes online (live web stream via BLUEJEANS APP): 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
CRN 69132
Duration
Mon May 27 - Tue Jun 11 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 69132
- Domestic fees $875.33International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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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
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$875.33
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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
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:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Nurse Examiner Education for RNs
Microcredential Part-time
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