Forensic Nursing

• Registered nurses
• LVNs/LPNs
• Other licensed medical professionals

• Collect forensic evidence
• Communicate with the various members of the multidisciplinary forensic team
• Provide treatment for triage and emergency intervention for patients who exhibit potential forensic issues
• Identify and adhere to basic policies and procedures required for conducting sexual assault examinations
• Understand the social and political implications of escalating violence
• Comprehend and apply a standardized body of scientific knowledge for death investigation and the forensic evaluation of the deceased, the circumstances, and the environment
• Understand the concept, development, function, and collaboration of the multi-disciplinary team
• Describe and relate forensic nurse professional practice issues to the nursing process
• Understand the ethical practice in forensic nursing and applicable scope and standards of practice, both nationally and internationally
• Describe recommended techniques for collecting, preserving, and documenting forensic evidence to meet legal guidelines for admissibility in court proceedings

Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet ONE of the following minimum requirements:

• Registered nurse
• Licensed vocational nurse or equivalent
• Nurse practitioner
• Physician
• Physician's assistant
• SANE certified nurse
• Licensed paramedic

ELECTIVE UNITS: Current SANE certification may be acceptable in lieu of university/college-level credit. A copy of your certification will be required. Please contact the Extension program coordinator for additional details.

UCR Extension is an accredited provider of California Board of Registered Nursing credit.

All courses provide California Board of Registered Nursing continuing education credit.

Registered Nurse continuing education totaling 20 hours or more may be acceptable in lieu of university/college level credit. These hours may be a combination of professional meetings, SANE training and other workshops where continuing education was earned.