Module 7: Genital exam

 

As with the body exam, this is a medically oriented module but important for other professionals to be aware. For instance, if a “small” injury is reported or there are no injuries, what does that mean?

Catherine Carter-Snell

Catherine Carter-Snell is an experienced educator, researcher and registered nurse. Her background includes many years of trauma nursing in Emergency, ICU and flight nursing, as well as work with sexual assault/domestic violence examinations and training. She holds a PhD in nursing and international certification as a sexual assault nurse examiner. Her research is focused on physical and psychological effects of interpersonal violence, especially injuries and improving health care services for victims. She has also developed many educational programs for professionals on dating violence and sexual assault issues including a certificate program in forensic studies for professionals.