Training
Training for forensic sexual assault/
abuse examiners has never before been coordinated on
a statewide basis nor has a standard training curriculum
been developed. Abusenet has developed a standardized
training curriculum and has begun providing this training
to the Florida professional community. Access to training
is limited to physicians and nurse practitioners. The
curriculum is offered over three days with the first
day devoted to adults, the second to adolescents, and
the third to children. The training is cumulative and
examiners are encouraged to attend all three days.
Continuing education credits are
provided through the University of Florida and trainees
are examined after each day to assess progress with
training objectives. A certificate of successful completion
is provided. A multidisciplinary faculty representing
law enforcement, prosecution, victim advocacy, psychology,
and medicine provides the training. The curriculum is
not intended to certify proficiency, but provides the
basic information for trainees to then work in a supervised
environment until proficiency is accomplished.
Training is free to applicants
approved by the course coordinator. Continuing education
and updates will be provided over a teleconferencing
network in the future.
Contact us
Ray Alexander. MD
Pediatric Quality Improvement Systems
1360 Prudential Drive, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32207
E-Mail
Megan Meisner
University of Florida
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Child Protection & Forensic Pediatrics
904.633.0190
904.633.0191 fax
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