30-Hours Professional Diploma in Forensic Nursing
Credit hours
3
Forensic nursing sits where healthcare meets the law, and this course introduces its legal frameworks, trauma-informed care and patient advocacy. Learners study medico-legal documentation, evidence collection and preservation, types of violence and abuse, and the psychological impact of trauma. It suits nurses and healthcare staff interested in this specialist area.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Legal Frameworks
- 02Trauma-Informed Care and Patient Advocacy
- 03Medico-Legal Documentation and Reporting
- 04Forensic Evidence Collection and Preservation
- 05Understanding Types of Violence and Abuse
- 06Psychological Impact of Trauma on Victims
- 07Legal and Ethical Considerations in Forensic Nursing
- 08Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Communication
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