This course aims to assist those with an interest in pursuing professional development in the area of forensic nursing. Areas covered are: forensic knowledge and nursing responsibilities in forensic cases; clinical consultations with victims of crime and offenders; medicolegal report writing and provision of evidence in court; theoretical and cultural aspects of interpersonal violence. The course comprises four core units including: sexual assault nursing 1 and 2; understanding injuries; and nursing and the criminal justice system.
Graduates of this course would seek employment within the various health care systems specialising in forensic services.
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| Intakes | First semester | |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year part-time | |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| Monash course code | 3884 | 3884 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Victorian Institute of Forensic MedicineMs Carole SpenceTelephone: + 61 3 9684 4480Email: caroleb@vifm.comWebsite: http://www.vifm.org | Victorian Institute of Forensic MedicineMs Carole SpenceTelephone: + 61 3 9684 4480Email: caroleb@vifm.comWebsite: http://www.vifm.org |
Applicants would normally have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division 1 or be eligible for registration); and at least one year of professional clinical experience. It is also desirable to have experience or training in: emergency, midwifery, sexual health, venereology, family planning or women's health.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
This course is currently not available to domestic students.
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