Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

This course is presented by Indiana ENA Chapter 133 (SNAP chapter), IU Health, and IU School of Nursing.

• 6.75 hours of continuing education will be available

• Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided

Topics include:

• Registration

• Introduction to the Material

• Community and Collaborative Relationships

• Medical Aspect of Strangulation

• Legal Aspects of Strangulation

• Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam

• Questions & Answers, Evaluations

Audience:

• Emergency nurses

• EMS personnel

• Law enforcement personnel

• Advocates and victim assistants

• Social workers

• Attorneys

• Interested individuals