Certificate in Nursing Forensics
Pennsylvania State University
Program Details
The online Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Forensics from Pennsylvania State University provides students with specialized knowledge of the legal system and skills in injury identification, evaluation, and documentation, allowing them to assume critical roles in determining the legal outcome of traumatic events. Courses cover foundational topics in forensic nursing, including:
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Forensic documentation
- The recognition of domestic violence, assault, and stalking
- Legal and ethical issues
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Official transcripts
- TOEFL, if applicable
Special Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation Statement
Middle States Commission on Higher Education