Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course
ENA Chapter 137 will host the Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course on October 17, 2024 (0745-1645 Central Time), at the Ivy Tech Community College Evansville located at 3501 North First Avenue Evansville, IN, 47710 United States.
This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including Chapter 137, Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Holly’s House, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, several county prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.
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.
Topics include:
Registration
Introduction to the Material
Medical Aspect of Strangulation
Community and Collaborative Relationships
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
Registration begins at 0745 (7:45 a.m.) Central Time. The course will begin at 0800 (8:00 a.m.). The course is scheduled to end by 1645 (4:45 p.m.). A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided with registration.
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