Acquire knowledge and skills in the legal, scientific and psychosocial aspects of forensic nursing. Explore scientific investigation as well as treatment for both victims and perpetrators of abuse, violence, sexual assault and other traumatic events. Learn to apply clinical and scientific nursing knowledge to death investigations and the care of survivors of traumatic injury and victims of violence. Examine the role of the nurse in bridging the gap between emergency rooms or hospitalized patients and police departments or medical examiners' offices. Investigate the issues and requirements in giving expert testimony. This certificate emphasizes holistic care, cultural diversity/sensitivity, critical thinking and reflective practice. Courses take a patient-focused, family centred and multidisciplinary approach. Current research, best practice and lived experience provide the foundation for learning. For more information, contact Julie Persons at 416-415-5000, ext. 3164, or jpersons@georgebrown.ca.

You must be a Registered Nurse or an Registered Practical Nurse who has been given permission from the department co-ordinator to register, and you must have completed NURS 1056/NURS 9130 (Health Assessment) or an approved equivalent.

You should complete the courses in the order shown below.

Compulsory Courses (Four)
NURS 9175   Introduction to Forensic Nursing
NURS 9176   Forensic Issues in Sexual Violence
NURS 9177   Clinical Applications in Forensic Nursing
NURS 9178   Forensic Issues in Interpersonal Violence