Sexual assault is a major public health problem. Patients who have been sexually assaulted have complex medical, psychological and forensic needs. Colleen Pedrotty, MSHA, MSN, RN, CEN, SANE, will highlight the essential things you MUST know when it comes to caring for sexually assaulted patients. These oftentimes highly traumatic situations require comprehensive care, consisting of a health and history assessment, prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, pregnancy prophylaxis, forensic evidence collection, psychological follow-up and appropriate referrals to law enforcement based on the patient’s needs.
This engaging program is going to drive home important information through skills stations and case-based learning activities. You are guaranteed that this course will be so much more than just listening to a presenter lecture. You will gain unforgettable, new insights for the sexually assaulted patients who you encounter in practice through creative and interesting learning opportunities.
This online program is worth 5.75 hours CPD.
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| Manual - Sexual Assault Training (9.9 MB) | 92 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Sexual Assault Training (9.9 MB) | 92 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Colleen Pedrotty is currently a Clinical Education Specialist for the Emergency Room, Pediatric, and Neuro ICU at St Mary's Medical Center. She has dedicated over twenty years of her career to emergency nursing, including providing bedside care and managing Level I trauma centers, and staff education. She is a patient advocate for sexual assault victims, from presentation in the ED to providing expert testimony in the courtroom.
Colleen has been a featured speaker for PESI and state and regional emergency conferences. She has been invited to speak at international conferences on victims of sexual assault and has presented across the US on trauma nursing for the US Army. Colleen provides high-energy presentations where clinical skills are bought to life using memorable examples that will remain with learners for a lifetime!
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Colleen Pedrotty has an employment relationship with St. Mary Medical Center; Aria Health System; and Lower Bucks Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Colleen Pedrotty has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Key Medical Considerations for a Sexual Assault Victim
Compassionate Psychosocial Care
Legal and Forensic Responsibilities
Hands-on Skill Stations
(There are seven scenario-based skill stations where you can actively learn and safely practice the principles of evidence collection. Afterwards, Meredith will discuss and illustrate the best practices for each scenario/station.)
Simulation and Debriefing
(Simulation experience is an essential aspect of developing communication skills to gain an understanding of the communication, health promoting and disease prevention measures.)
Special populations (includes case studies)
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