Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of the module will enable the student to:
Knowledge and Understanding
To be able to demonstrate a detailed professional knowledge from a professionals perspective, to be able to debate current research and practice within a forensic setting
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
To be able to demonstrate a detailed professional knowledge from a professionals perspective, to be able to apply current research and practice within a forensic setting
Making Judgements
Critically reflect upon their own practice
Communication and Writing Skills
Develop professional competencies by integrating clinical skills with theoretical clinical knowledge
Enhance their applied research and communication skills
Indicative Module Content:
The module will explore suspected physical abuse from a variety of angles. Lectures will be delivered from professionals including clinicians and Gardi.
Types and mechanisms of injury will be studied and the implications of these.
Interdisciplinary responses to Suspected Physical Abuse will be explored as will ways of working.