Paediatric acute sexual assault examination and aftercare

This is a two-day course for paediatric clinicians interested in the care of child victims of sexual assault.

The course covers:

• an introduction to sexual assault referral centres
• gaining confidence in working with children
• the role of specialist police officers and other agencies
• confidentiality and consent in relation to children
• the latest forensic techniques and describing injuries accurately
• the chain of evidence in relation to STI samples
• the prevalence and identification of acute cases of child abuse
• the law relating to child protection and sexual assault
• working with adolescents/young people
• STI prevention and good practice in aftercare
• demonstration of colposcopy.