As a result of this training program, participants will be better able to:

• Recognize the dual purpose of the sexual assault examination process.
• Identify multi-disciplinary responders to the sexual assault victim, and their roles.
• Recognize that the medical forensic exam is an interactive process that must be adapted to the needs and circumstances of each patient.
• Describe to the patient what the medical/forensic exam entails, and its purpose.
• Demonstrate integration of medical and forensic procedures during the exam.
• Explain informed consent.
• Review patient confidentiality issues associated with the medical/forensic exam.
• Identify equipment and supplies that are essential to the medical/forensic exam.
• Illustrate obtaining a medical/forensic history from a sexual assault patient.
• Define the time-sensitive nature of evidence retrieval.
• Demonstrate head-to-toe examination of the patient.
• Illustrate documentation of findings in the medical/forensic record.
• Demonstrate collection of evidentiary materials from the patient’s body.
• Demonstrate drying of evidentiary materials.
• Demonstrate packaging of evidentiary materials.
• Demonstrate labeling and sealing of evidentiary materials.
• Demonstrate accurate and objective medical/forensic documentation.
• Illustrate the detailed ano-genital examination.
• Discuss drug-facilitated sexual assault.
• Discuss sexually transmitted infection and HIV prophylaxis.
• Discuss pregnancy prevention options.
• Describe pre-trial preparations for testifying in court.
• Demonstrate trial testimony.
• Discuss qualifying as an expert for court.