1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the factors which affect forensic practice

2. Manage your own learning and apply the methods and techniques you have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding to the role of the forensic practitioner

3. Critically evaluate the current evidence base to make decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts within the forensic setting

4. Demonstrate the skills necessary to effectively present accurate and detailed information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, which is of a suitably high standard to be accepted as testimony in court.

1) Students will complete a short answer question (SAQ). The SAQ will apply to their area of forensic practice; SARC or custody. (LO 1)
2) Students will complete at least six written reflections which demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding following the mental health study sessions. (LO 2)
3) Students will take part in a professional discussion based upon the comments and reflections within their professional portfolio of evidence. The discussion will also include forensic sample labelling and documentation of injuries. (LO 3)
4) Using a clinical case they have completed, students will write an anonymised court statement which must be fit for use within the criminal justice system. (LO 4)

All elements must be passed to successfully complete the module.

Formative assessments and feedback will be provided during supervised clinical practice and meetings with their named mentor.

This module enables Mountain Healthcare employees to demonstrate competence in forensic practice, within both custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centre settings. Students will explore the following:

- Forensic standards and practice
- Forensic sampling
- An understanding of the criminal justice system
- Consent as a professional witness
- Documentation of injuries
- Reflective practice
- History taking and consultation skills
- Holistic clinical assessment
- Mental health
- Learning difficulties
- Safeguarding
- Management plans
- Substance misuse
- Wider vulnerabilities
- Trauma informed care
- Professional accountability
- Patient Group Directions
- Documentation

The student will be able to relate the content to their individual clinical practice.

This is a closed course funded by Mountain Healthcare who enrol their employees onto this module, a web descriptor is not required.

Face to face teaching
Pre-recorded digital lectures
Individual meetings/reviews with named mentor
Use of online resources
Directly supervised clinical practice

- Wyatt, J.P. (2011)¿Oxford handbook of forensic medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Faculty of forensic and legal medicine (FFLM) publications. Most recent versions available on website. Includes Recommendations for the collection of forensic samples from complainants and suspects. (Updates every 6 months) FFLM. London.
- Police and criminal Evidence Act 1984
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Sexual Offences Act 2003
- Road Traffic Act 1991

Blackboard VLE, IT facilities

Only healthcare professionals employed by Mountain Healthcare can enrol on this module.