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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Forensic)Course code: 3884 + Course abbreviation: GradCertNurs(Forens) + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the Department of Forensic Medicine, 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. Entry requirementsApplicants would normally have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (eg 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. Course structureThe course consists of four core units: Core unitsSemester 1Semester 2AssessmentAssessment includes case study reports, presentations, online discussion, workbook, clinical placement/attachment. Contact detailsInquiriesMs Carole Spence Telephone: +61 3 9684 4480 Email: caroleb@vifm.org Website www.vifm.org Course coordinatorDr Angela Williams Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |