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Pediatric Forensic Examiner Course Offered
Posted on: 08/18/
ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- The Child Abuse Program (CAP) of Palomar Pomerado
Health (PPH) has openings in its Pediatric Forensic Examiner course for students. Applicants for the examiner component must be physicians, nurse practitioners or RNs.
The course will be held April 28-30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The location still is to be determined
This course is designed for investigators, social workers and medical professionals who are interested in developing their roles as interdisciplinary team members for CAP. Upon completing the course, the examiner will be able to assess, document, examine (with the colposcope), photograph and properly collect evidence from the child/adolescent patient. The examiner will also follow prescribed protocols for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and refer the patient. In addition, the examiner will be apprised of other team members' roles (i.e., law enforcement, social worker and the criminal justice system), as well as the role the examiner will play in giving proper courtroom testimony and the victim witness program along with case studies.
There will also be a hands-on skill stations for medical personnel. In order to successfully complete the course, the participant must pass a didactic examination and the competency skills stations.
Tuition for the entire course is $350, which includes CEUs. To reserve a space, contact Diana Faugno at or Fran Clair at .
Seating is limited. The program will offer 21 continuing education units (CEUs) upon successful completion of the course, approved by California Board of Registered Nursing #195.
Instructors for the course are Diana Faugno, RN, BSN, SANE-A; Connie Milton of the Crime Laboratory in San Diego; San Diego forensic odontologist Dr. Skip Sperber;
Sgt. M. Manriquez, of the Domestic Violence Unit in San Diego; pediatricians Dr. Joyce Adams and Dr. Mary Spencer; and forensic interviewers Catherine McLennan, MSW and Deborah Davies, LCSW.
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