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“Tara’s presentation on Strangulation was the best one I saw last year.”
– Lana Luhring, Laird & Luhring, Waverly | IA
Reading Medical Records: What Really Happened??
Presented by Merriam Young, MS, RN, CCRN, TCRN
Medical Records can be daunting for any criminal attorney or investigator to review. The purpose of this CLE course is to assist attorneys in focusing their review of medical records and to focus on review of records that contain…
The ABC’s of BFT: Abrasions, Bruises, and Contusions Demystified
Presented by Katherine Thornton, BSN, RN, EMT
This CLE course is designed to teach about various injuries that result from Blunt Force Trauma. Bruises/Contusions, Abrasions, Lacerations and Avulsions are all discussed with definitions, examples and…
Strangulation: Evaluating Strangulation Evidence from a Medical Perspective
Presented by Merriam Young, MS, RN, CCRN, TCRN
In approximately 50% of strangulation/suffocation cases, there is no visible sign of injury; in an additional 35% of cases the injuries are too minor to photograph. This attorney Continuing Legal Education course is…
Long Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury: Forensic Implications
Presented by Merriam Young, MS, RN, CCRN, TCRN
Attorneys and investigators will learn about the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). This presentation also covers post-concussion syndrome, the cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric issues that can result from TBI.
Abusive Head Trauma: What We Know About Shaken Baby Syndrome
Presented by Jessica Krop, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
This presentation teaches about the injuries that can result from Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), formerly known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. This presentation also covers related injuries such as fractures, retinal hemorrhages…
THC / Cannabis Toxicology: Recognizing Impairment
Presented by Blake Stutzman
With the legalization of marijuana and the recent innovations in the delivery and ingestion of Cannabis in both psychoactive and non-psychoactive forms, there has been a surge of Cannabis related cases in the criminal arena…
DUI or TBI? When Concussions and Head Trauma Complicate Criminal Cases
Presented by Tara Godoy, BSN, RN, CFN, CNDI
This attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course covers the different types of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) that result from trauma to the brain to build a foundation of how trauma affects the…
Wounds, Welts and Witness Testimony. A Forensic Nurse’s Guide to Bodily Injury Cases
Presented by Tara Godoy, BSN, RN, CFN, CNDI
Almost every state has a penal code/statute that relates to the seriousness of the injuries sustained by a victim of a crime. Most states define it as Serious Bodily Injury; some have a lesser called Substantial Bodily Injury…
Reviewing Minor Records: Was It Child Maltreatment?
Presented by Kahli Ellis, MS, BSN, RN
Medical records can be intimidating and tedious for any criminal attorney or investigator to review, especially when it comes to possible child abuse. This presentation will include an overview of the various types of child maltreatment, as well as other medical conditions that mimic abuse.
Piecing Together the Puzzle: Understanding SANE Exams, Trauma, and Evidence Collection
Presented by Jessica Krop, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
When an alleged victim of sexual assault undergoes an exam, a skilled provider will assess them using a specific technique. This is usually a nurse who has been trained to examine and collect physical evidence, called a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). If you want to better understand the report generated, the anatomical terms, what is tested when the evidence collected goes to the crime lab for testing…
Forensic Interviews
What exactly is a forensic interview? A forensic interview is a specialized interview conducted by a trained Forensic Interviewer, with the goal of gathering accurate and reliable information from a child involved in a potential crime or abuse case. These interviews are child-friendly, creating a safe and comfortable environment for the child to openly share their experiences. The interviewers use non-leading and non-suggestive techniques, allowing the child to recount the events in their own words, free from external influences.
Child Abuse: Beyond the Basics
Presented by Tara Cuiccinelli, MS, RN, ACCNS-BC
This is a 60 minute presentation that explores the different types of child maltreatment along with injuries and history that may influence the forensic nurses medical opinion when reviewing a suspected child abuse case.
Ballistics Trauma: Understanding Gunshot Wounds
Presented by Lori Combs, BS, RN, LNC
This presentation provides an overview of how to analyze gunshot wounds from a medical and forensic perspective, and is geared towards assisting criminal attorneys and investigators. It covers the characteristics of entrance and exit wounds, the features of bullet tracks through the body, and key physical findings based on the range of fire that can help reconstruct shooting incidents. It emphasizes the complexity of interpreting gunshot trauma, noting that many exceptions exist to typical wound patterns.
Alcohol and the Body: A Toxicologists Perspective
Presented by Blake Stutzman
Alcohol is one of the major substances found in DUI cases. Understanding its effects can help determine if it is a factor in any traffic stop. This presentation is focused on DUI and how to handle testimony and pretrial considerations.…
Human Performance Toxicology: Determining Driver Impairment
Presented by Blake Stutzman
Human performance, when it comes to driving or operating any vehicle, is important in assuring the safety of individuals. When it comes to determining impairment, there are many things to consider.…
Alternate Light Source Photography: Basic understanding of emerging science for use in medico-legal settings
Presented by Katherine Thornton, BSN, RN, EMT
A summary of current evidence-based research into ALS photography and its current validity and testimonial value will be discussed. The…
Pediatric Failure to Thrive: When is it Child Neglect?
Presented by Jessica Krop, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about Pediatric growth faltering or under-nutrition, formerly, and commonly, known as Failure to Thrive (FTT). This presentation also covers signs and symptoms of FTT, medical conditions that can impact growth and weight gain, possible underlying etiologies and differential diagnoses, long term effects, and medical conditions that can mimic FTT.…
Acceptable Medical Practice For Blood Draws
Presented by Tara Godoy, BSN, RN,CFN, CNDI
This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the proper procedures that phlebotomists and nurses should follow when drawing blood for testing with a focus on DUI/DWI blood draws..…
Demystifying TBI: A Practical Guide for Legal Professionals
Presented by Merriam Young, MS, RN, CCRN, TCRN
This is a 60-minute presentation that begins with the definition of traumatic brain injury and then goes into the different types of brain injuries and their causes……
Blunt Force Trauma: Just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there
Presented by Merriam Young, MS, RN, CCRN, TCRN
This is a 60 minute presentation that reviews several different types of internal injuries that result from blunt force….…
Pathways of Poison: Navigating the World of Exposure Toxicology
Presented by Blake Stutzman
Exposure to drugs is a concern when considering concentrations in biological samples. Whether intentional, accidental, or medically necessary, exposure can happen in many ways.
Pediatric Sexual Assault Exams: Decoding the Medical Evidence for Legal Professionals
Presented by Valerie Sothcott, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
This 50-minute presentation offers legal professionals essential insights into interpreting pediatric sexual assault examinations. Designed specifically for attorneys and investigators…
Pediatric Strangulation: Not Just “Little Adults”
Presented by Ashley Jefferson BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
This presentation is designed to equip attorneys and investigators with essential knowledge about pediatric strangulation, emphasizing the unique considerations distinct from adult cases.
Drug Recognition Exams in 15 minutes or less
Presented by Blake Stutzman
This presentation is designed to teach attorneys and investigators about the 12 step drug recognition process.
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