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90-minute presentation

(Code 93) Physical Abuse Assessment: Essentials for the Forensic Nurse

Earn 1.5 CE

Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)

Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE-P

Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference: Live / Virtual

Summary: This session will help forensic nurses develop skills necessary to recognize injuries that raise concerns for physical abuse as well as indicated diagnostic testing.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:

historical indicators of physical abuse.
diagnostic testing recommended for children presenting with specific physical abuse injuries.
when to report a concern of suspected physical abuse to child protective services.

Primary Presenter(s)

Gail A. Hornor, DNP, CPNP-PC, SANE-P

Forensic Nursing Specialist
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Arvada, CO

Slides/Handouts Virtual Presentation

Co-Presenter(s)

Sara B. Jennings, DNP

Education Director
International Association of Forensics Nurses
Elkridge, MD