Forensic Evidence Collection for Nurses in Texas
Prepares nurses to deliver trauma-informed medical care, collect and preserve sexual assault evidence, document objectively, and maintain chain of custody.
- Contact hours
- 2
- Format
- Self-paced, online
- Last reviewed
- Sep 19, 2026
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Course Purpose
Prepares nurses to deliver trauma-informed medical care, collect and preserve sexual assault evidence, document objectively, and maintain chain of custody.
Continuing Education Credit Designation
This educational activity is credited for 2 contact hours at completion of the activity.
Overview
After this course, the nurse will be able to prioritize medical stabilization, obtain informed consent, support patient choice, and conduct or assist with a sexual assault medical forensic examination within role and scope. The nurse will also be able to recognize potential evidence, prevent contamination, package and transfer evidence correctly, document findings objectively, and arrange time-sensitive treatment and follow-up.
Objectives
Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Differentiate medical care, forensic examination, evidence collection, and criminal investigation responsibilities.
- Apply trauma-informed, patient-centered practices when obtaining consent, performing assessments, and supporting patient decisions.
- Select age- and developmentally appropriate actions for adult, adolescent, and prepubertal patients.
- Demonstrate contamination-control, evidence-packaging, labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody principles.
- Document histories, examination findings, interventions, and evidence transfers using objective clinical language.
- Develop a discharge plan that addresses pregnancy risk, sexually transmitted infections, HIV exposure, safety, advocacy, and follow-up.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com. This course should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose, treat, prescribe, recommend, or initiate therapies or treatments in any setting. This course is copyrighted by Fast CE For Less, Inc. and may not be replicated, copied, or dispersed without written consent.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
Who this course is for:
Healthcare professionals who want continuing education on Forensic Evidence Collection for Nurses in Texas.
Course outline
10 sections · finish in any order across devices
- 1
Introduction
- 2
Forensic Nursing Practices
- 3
Texas Evidence Collection Protocol
- 4
Types of Sexual Assault Forensic Exams
- 5
Forensic Medical Assessment
- 6
Evidence Collection and Packaging
- 7
Chain of Custody
- 8
Types of Forensic Evidence
- 9
Interventions for Sexual Assault Victims
- 10
Conclusion
References
The full reference list is included inside the course, after the Conclusion.
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