SS-2001
IDENTIFICATION OF PATTERNED INJURIES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce the student to common patterned injuries that may be associated with abuse, neglect or result from unintentional trauma. The characteristic types of blunt and sharp force injuries will be presented using a series of slides, which illustrate classic soft tissue and skeletal injuries that may be revealed during routine clinical assessments. The mechanics of injury will be emphasized along with their forensic significance. Nursing care components will include injury recognition, using appropriate terminology for documentation, reporting and evidence preservation in the clinical setting.
The course materials will present illustrations and characteristics of classic wounds and other traumatic injuries. Emphasis will be upon precise objective descriptions essential for forensic documentation.
By completing this course, and incorporating the information that the student learns into basic practice, he/she will be taking the first step to ensure that he/she is prepared to detect and refer abused and neglected patients. Those who work in hospitals will also be helping the employer in meeting the important JCAHO standards for accreditation.
Key Point: Each individual who works in a hospital or other healthcare facilities has a legal obligation to properly document the characteristics and extent of wounds and other traumatic injuries, and, to report findings suggestive of intentional injuries associated with human abuse or interpersonal violence.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Pamela A. Assid began her nursing career in 1995 after graduating as the #1 Distinguished Graduate from her USAF ROTC class at Texas Christian University. In 1997 while on active duty, she completed a Master's degree at the University of Wyoming and in 1999, received the Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Capitalizing on her forensic nursing education, Pam created the first abuse and neglect protocols for the USAF. After her most recent deployment to the Middle East, Pam transitioned to the USAF Reserve and established her own independent legal nurse and forensic nursing consulting firm, IPR Medical Legal Consulting, LLC. She has written legal nursing articles for nationally recognized publications such as The Journal of Emergency Nursing and Topics in Emergency Medicine, and has traveled the country lecturing to nursing leadership and management about forensic nursing protocols and standards of care. In addition to her extensive emergency nursing and critical care backgrounds, Pam has created and taught online courses including Child Maltreatment, Elder Mistreatment, Basic Evidence Collection and Documentation, and Patterned Injuries through GreenvilleTechnical College.
She was a contributing author for Virginia A. Lynch's textbook, Forensic Nursing, and, an editor for the Emergency Nurses' Association revised Core Curriculum. Pam is a not only a highly respected clinical manager at her civilian hospital, she is also the Chief Nurse for a new USAF Reserve medical squadron. Her numerous distinctions include the USAF Meritorious Service Medal and the USAF Academy's 2006 Individual Mobilization Augmentee Award. She is an active teacher for emergency nursing and disaster preparedness courses within her community and serves on a city council/county commission advisory board related to children and families, specifically offering advice on neglect and maltreatment issues within the local area. Pam is an active member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, and the Society of Air Force Nurses.
OBJECTIVES
Cite the characteristics of selected blunt and sharp force injuries.
Relate the injury characteristics to the forces of injury or a wounding object or tool.
Use correct terms to describe the characteristics of blunt and sharp force injuries for clinical documentation and reporting.
Select statements that accurately describe the roles and responsibilities of nurses in reporting patterned injuries that may be the result of abuse, neglect or sexual exploitation.
WHO MAY TAKE THIS COURSE
Registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and other personnel who care for and manage children and adults in all environments.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.
AVAILABLILITY
Upon Demand
CONTACT HOURS
4-Continuing Education Hours
DURATION
This course is self-paced; however, all course requirements must be completed within 6 months of enrollment.
PRESENTATION METHOD
This online course is presented in a downloadable PDF format and may include media files, (student may be required to download free corresponding media players.) Course content format may also include assignments, case studies, multiple choice and/or true or false statements.
TEACHING METHOD
This is a downloadable self-paced home study course. Interim key point prompts are included throughout the course to highlight and reinforce vital information. The Multiple-Choice course examination will be taken online after completion of all other course requirements.
METHOD OF COURSE GRADING
Pass/fail grading system. Course examination is multiple choice with a passing score of 70%. When a score of less than 70% is received, the examination may be taken one time without charge. For further information regarding additional retakes of the examination, contact amerforensi@linkline.com
METHOD OF COURSE EVALUATION
After successful completion of the course study and examination with a passing score of 70%, an evaluation shall be completed and submitted to amerforensi@linkline.com
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon completion of the course study, examination with a passing score of 70% and evaluation, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion via email.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
All readings have been incorporated in the coursework materials.
SUGGESTED COURSE MATERIALS
There are no suggested course materials.
OTHER RELATED COURSES
Documentation and Recognition: Forensic Issues for Healthcare in the Digital Era, Forensic Evidence Collection in the Emergency Department, Forensic Evidence Collection in the Clinical Setting, Chain of Custody, An Introduction to Forensic Photoshop, Advanced Forensic Photoshop
COURSE FEE
$99.00 (or US equivalent)
Note: Upon receipt and processing of course payment, the student will receive an email with payment confirmation, link to the course PDF file, online examination and evaluation.
All courses and materials are based on United States laws and regulations unless otherwise noted. Laws vary from state to state.
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