Course detail: Forensic Nursing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Navigating the mystery and myths of forensic nursing while collaboratively working together to provide trauma-informed care. This approach integrates forensic nursing practices with a deep understanding of trauma's impact on individuals. This perspective enhances patient care by prioritizing emotional safety, trust, and empowerment alongside legal and medical responsibilities. 

Core Competencies: 
  • Participants will produce intelligent, accurate representations of events and situations and provide valid testimony and descriptions of those events when requested. 
  • Participants will also act in ways that support the needs of the community and profession while carrying out the responsibilities of an officer and a member of their respective community. 
  • Participants will be able to decide upon prescribed courses of action or techniques that will provide a greater level of safety in a variety of environments, events, and situations. 

Course Objectives: 
  • Discuss the impact of trauma on individuals. 
  • Understand the importance of providing trauma-informed care. 
  • Understand the forensic nurse's role. 
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of strangulation. 
  • Understand the medical risks and potential long-term effects associated withstrangulation.  
  • Identify forensic evidence and better understand injury patterns. 
  • Discuss the ethical considerations and legal implications of forensic nursingpractice.

Instructional Methods
  • Lecture 
  • Class Discussion 
  • Scenarios 

Who Should Attend: 
  • Law Enforcement 
  • Advocates 

Course Requirements: 
  • 100% Attendance and Participation 

 Fitness Level - Sedentary

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email KLETC or call 620.694.1400 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.




Notice of Availability of the KLETC Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

 

The University of Kansas has determined that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) main campus in Hutchinson and its regional sites in Dodge City, Hays, and Parsons are separate campuses. This determination was made in consultation with the Department of Education. The report is available online at: https://civilrights.ku.edu/clery.

 

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; the procedures the institution will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred On-Campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the institution or a recognized student organization; and on Public Property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 785-864-6414 or emailing civilrights@ku.edu or arrange for pick-up at a KLETC location.


 Session Information: LE26236F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 02/03/26 and ending on 02/03/26
Times: 08:00am-05:00pm CST

Add-ons

Every day, starting on 02/03/26 and ending on 02/03/26
08:00am-05:00pm CST
 

Bulletin

Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00 AM and is estimated to end at 5:00 PM.KLETC Dormitory Information:For those with reservations at KLETC Welch Hall Dormitory, please come to the Main KLETC Entrance marked on the map, it is near the flagpole and marked with a large "A". You may check into your room between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If you are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, the doors are open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. All lodging attendees will find an envelope containing their room key at the front desk in the main lobby reception area. Sheets and a blanket are furnished for our guests. Items you may wish to bring: Alarm Clock, Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Soap, Shampoo, Hair Dryer, Pillow and Pillowcase and an Extra Blanket.Weapon Safety - KLETC adopted a new weapons policy effective July 1, 2017. The concealed carry of handguns shall be permitted on the KLETC Campus, including all buildings and public areas to the maximum extent possible while ensuring the safety of the staff, students and guests in a training environment. The open carry of firearms shall be prohibited unless necessary for instruction in an authorized training program. Nothing in this procedure is intended to interfere with a law enforcement officer performing his or her official law enforcement duties on the KLETC campus. Law Enforcement officers attending continuing education or basic training classes, or are attending meetings or other academy- related events, are permitted to carry their firearm while on the KLETC campus. Law enforcement officers carrying a firearm on the KLETC campus must possess appropriate agency identification. ABSOLUTELY NO student, instructor, or role player is allowed to carry any firearm into an area where signage stating "no live weapons or ammunition is allowed in training safety areas" is present. You are responsible for ensuring that your firearm is secured in a safe, reasonable, and acceptable manner while on the KLETC campus. Questions regarding this policy for continuing education students, instructors or guests may be directed to the KLETC Assistant Director for Professional Development and Continuing Education.Refund/Cancellation Policy: A full refund of lodging fees will be available if requested in writing coned@kletc.org and received by KLETC ten days prior to the beginning date of the seminar. After that date, but prior to the seminar, refunds will be made, but a $25.00 administrative fee will be charged. No refunds will be made after the starting date of the seminar.If you have any questions concerning this session, please contact KLETC at 620.694.1400 or by email at coned@kletc.org.Thank you again for your willingness to participate. We look forward to seeing you at KLETC!!

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Paul Kimble
Dung Kimble
De'Nae Mullins

Facility Detail

KLETC Campus
Learning Center Classroom Bldg
11009 S. Hornet Road
Hutchinson, KS 67501
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Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.