This 2 Day workshop will provide clinicians with the practical components needed to increase confidence, knowledge and skills in responding to Adult sexual assault.
In the NT, the medical and forensic response for these victims is provided through the Sexual Assault Referral Centres, by doctors and nurses employed within that service. The workshop will provide collaborative frameworks to improve the health, forensic and social supports available to victims and their families following a sexual abuse / sexual assault.
Target
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) invite Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Paediatricians and Primary Health Care General Practitioners to attend the Forensic Medical Management of Adult Sexual Abuse/Assault Workshop.
Learning Outcome
The following material will be addressed and participants will gain:
- A clear understanding of issues regarding the cultural safety of clients who have been sexually assaulted
- A clear understanding of what constitutes consent to sexual activity
- A clear understanding regarding the definition of sexual assault / abuse
- A clear understanding of mandatory reporting guidelines in the NT with regard to sexual assault / abuse and domestic violence
- A clear understanding of the prevalence and patterns in sexual assault / abuse
- A clear understanding of the Initial primary health care and emergency department management of sexual assault
- A clear understanding of the processes involved in the safe, medical evacuation of clients who have been sexually assaulted
- A clear understanding of the police processes involved in assisting clients who have been sexually assaulted
- A clear understanding of maintaining a Chain of Evidence
- A clear understanding of the processes involved in the use of and the ability to use a Preliminary Forensic Kit for a client who has been sexually assaulted, for the collection of forensic specimens.
- A clear understanding of forensic management options and the ability to take a basic forensic history & minimise DNA contamination
- A clear understanding of and the ability to perform a medical and forensic examination of clients, including genital anatomy and interpretation of findings
- A clear understanding of and the ability to obtain photographic and colposcopic documentation
- A clear understanding of and the ability to provide the medical management following sexual assault
- A clear understanding of the prevalence and interpretation of sexually transmitted infections and blood borne virus infections (STI’s & BBV’s) in the NT; significance in suspected sexual assault / abuse
- A clear understanding of legal responsibilities; preparation of documentation; Moot Court experience
- A clear understanding of the NT Criminal Justice system
A post workshop certificate will be issued following attendance and completion of the 2 day face to face course and subsequent PFK online training module .
Pre-Requisite
Prior to attending the workshop, investigate the management of adult sexual assault in Darwin. Information regarding this task can be found within the course.
Provider
Top End Health Services.
Duration
This is a 2 day workshop. You can view the available sessions once you have enrolled in the course within the Session Sign-up section.
Available Dates/Times
Date |
Time/Location |
| 29 March 2023 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM SARC Darwin |
| 30 March 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM SARC Darwin |
Completion
To be marked as completing this course, all of the below requirements must be met:
1. Complete a self study investigation prior to signing up for your session. You will be marked as completed once you have completed the acknowledgment of the task.
2. After you have completed the self study acknowledgement, you can sign up to attend a FMMASA Adult face-to-face session - you can click here to select a session to sign up to.
3. Once the training has been delivered, your attendance will be acquitted by the Course Coordinator, and you will be notified through MyLearning.
4. After you have been marked as fully attending the workshop, you will be able to proceed with completing the course evaluation and downloading / printing your certificate of completion.
Any incomplete requirements inclusive of failure to fully attend the workshop will result in you not receiving a pass grade, and consequently not completing this course.
How to enrol
Step 1. Login to MyLearning
NTG Staff – login with your personal NTG ePass credentials
Non-NTG users – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.
Step 2. Self enrol into the course
Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this webpage. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page.
Cancellation Policy
Participants must cancel from the session they have signed up to a minimum of 24 hours before the session is due to commence.
Contacts
For any course queries, please contact the Course Coordinator:
Annie Whybourne and Deb Frost
Sexual Assault Referral Centre Darwin – THS
p 89226472
e SARC.THS@nt.gov.au