CLASS SCHEDULED FOR EXAMINERS OF VICTIMS OF RAPE.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER -- The Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Hospital Sexual Assault Response Team sexual assault response team A team of health care professionals–eg, ER physician, forensic nurse, social worker, specifically trained in responding to victims of sexual assault–rape; SARTs combine '… Center will present a course for medical professionals to learn how to become sexual assault forensic examiners for adults or adolescents. The 40-hour course June 26-30 is for people who are physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses or physician assistants. ``This course is designed for individuals who are interested in developing their skills as interdisciplinary team interdisciplinary team, n a group that consists of specialists from several fields combining skills and resources to present guidance and information. members for adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault,'' explained Mary Reina, the center director. ``By providing the training that nurses, doctors and other health care professionals need, we hope to be able to better prosecute sexual offenders with solid forensic evidence.'' Upon completion of the course (and after a preceptorship pre·cep·tor·ship n. A period of practical experience and training for a student, especially of medicine or nursing, that is supervised by an expert or specialist in a particular field. ), the examiner will be able to assess, document, examine, photograph and properly collect evidence from the patient. The examiner will also follow prescribed protocols for sexually transmitted diseases Sexually transmitted diseases Infections that are acquired and transmitted by sexual contact. Although virtually any infection may be transmitted during intimate contact, the term sexually transmitted disease is restricted to conditions that are largely , pregnancy prevention, referrals, and follow-up care. In addition, the examiner will be apprised of other team members' roles, including law enforcement, the district attorney, crime lab and victims' advocates. The course will will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26-30 in conference room 203 of the Antelope Valley Outpatient Imaging Center building, 44105 15th St. W. The tuition is free for Antelope Valley Hospital employees. Non-AVH employees or outside participants' tuition is $500 and due upon registration. Deadline for registration is June 19. For questions or any additional information, contact Reina at the SART SART 1 Sexual assault response team, see there 2 Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology A voluntary organization dedicated to improving the quality and delivery of assisted reproduction 3 Standard acid reflux test, see there center at (661) 949-5572. |
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