Postgraduate - UnitFOR5005 - Adult sexual assault

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

print version

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Offered	Not offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)	Dr Vanita Parekh

Quota applies

This unit is quota restricted. Selection is on a first-in, first enrolled basis. For further information please contact the Postgraduate Course Administrator via email postgrad.courses@vifm.org or phone 03 9684 4115.

Synopsis

Sexual assault is addressed in this unit as it pertains to a doctor working in a therapeutic and forensic role with victims. Theoretical and historical perspectives are considered in order to provide a thorough grounding for practical discussions on current legislation and police investigation. The medical role will be examined in detail. Forensic responsibilities are dealt with including specimen collection, laboratory liaison and injury interpretation. The unit will address the medico-legal report and the role of the expert witness in court appearances.

Outcomes

On completion of the unit the student will be expected to:

Provide a comprehensive medical service for a victim of sexual assault.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the forensic responsibilities in sexual assault cases.
Display ability to collect forensic evidence based on theory.
Understand an overview of the laboratory treatment of forensic evidence.
Write a medico-legal report and appear in court under subpoena to assist the court.
Comprehend historical, theorectical and cultural aspects of sexual assault.
Discuss epidemiology and the broad range of circumstances in which sexual assault occurs.