Forensic Nursing Certificate Program

The Forensic Nursing Certificate Program course is provided online at the Kaplan University. This course is designed to give an opportunity to utilize their experience and skills in exciting health care careers that offer the benefits of flexible hours, entrepreneurial options and financial security. In this course, the students will learn about giving testimony, collecting crime-scene evidence, and supporting survivors of violent crimes and accidents. Explore opportunities in medical examiner's offices and crime scene units, or consult for hospitals.

The responsibilities of a forensic nurse may include:

• Conducting crime scene investigations.
• Giving courtroom testimony.
• Treating assault victims.

The courses includes:

• Forensic Physical Assessment and Evidence Collection
• Forensic Psychological Assessment, Interview, and Report Writing
• Death Investigation
• The Courtroom Experience