Are you a rural healthcare professional wanting to upgrade your skills?
The Rural Sexual Assault Care - Expanded (RSAC-E) micro-credential prepares rural medical professionals to provide care to survivors of recent sexual assault. Based on the Enhanced Emergency Sexual Assault Services (EESAS) program developed by Dr. Carter-Snell, this course examines the role of healthcare professionals in assessment, intervention, and court testimony following a sexual assault. It addresses the physical, mental, and emotional dimensions of caring for a sexual assault survivor while acknowledging the challenges of providing care in a rural setting, such as limited resources and geographical isolation.
Participants who complete this course will be able to navigate this specialized type of medical care with skill and confidence.
Tuition bursaries are available for eligible learners. Contact us to learn more about financial aid options.
Special Notice
Learners must have access to a stable internet connection.
This course must be completed within 90 days of registration.
Pre-requisites
This course is intended for those actively employed in the healthcare field as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, midwives, medical students, medical residents, travel nurses and physicians. Applicable to those working in northern, rural, and remote areas.
IMPORTANT
To apply, please download and complete the Rural Sexual Assault Care - Expanded application form, and submit it with all required documentation to jmoutray@nwpolytech.ca
No refunds or withdrawals are permitted for micro-credential courses.
Micro-credential courses are not eligible for an extension. If you do not complete the course content within your registration timeframe, you will have to pay the full tuition fee again to re-register.
Funding is provided by the province of Alberta.
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