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ForwardCON: 2026 Forensic Non-Fatal Strangulation Assessment
This course provides 8 hours of education on intimate partner violence (IPV), non-fatal strangulation in IPV relationships, brain injury, and assessment and documentation following non-fatal strangulation.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for nurses.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity leaners should be able to:
- Relate the prevalence and health consequences of non-fatal strangulation and brain injury in intimate partner violence (IPV) relationships.
- Implement trauma-informed screening for non-fatal strangulation and brain injury in patients seeking healthcare after experiencing IPV.
- Conduct a trauma-responsive assessment for non-fatal strangulation and brain injury, including comprehensive evaluation of injuries and accurate, objective documentation.
Course summary
- 8.00 ANCC
- 8.00 HSC Participation
No disclosures were made by the planning team or the faculty.
Nancy Downing, PhD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Marika Alderink, FTA, GTA
Jenny Black, RN, BSN, SANE-A
Marika Alderink, FTA, GTA
Jenny Black, RN, BSN, SANE-A
Nancy Downing, PhD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Megan Noble, MFA, GTA, FTA
Lisa Parish, Forensic Training Associate
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.
Designation Statements
Nurses
This activity provides up to 8.0 contact hours.
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 8.0 hours of participation.
Available Credit
- 8.00 ANCC
- 8.00 HSC Participation