Free Upcoming Live Webinars for CE Credit
Trauma-Informed or Not? Rethinking Our Patient Care
Laurie Charles, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, CHSE, AFN-C, IVSE-C, DF-AFN
Join the Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing for a free webinar on integrating person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally aware approaches to health care practice.
Many health care professionals recognize the importance of trauma-informed care (TIC), yet few feel fully competent in applying it. Research shows gaps in knowledge and confidence that can impact patient safety, trust and healing. Without training, language choices by providers may retraumatize patients or create barriers to disclosure. In addition, culture, racism, and historical and systemic inequities further complicate patient interactions and outcomes.
This session will provide strategies for delivering care that is both trauma-informed and culturally aware, ensuring providers can respond appropriately to trauma, avoid retraumatization and foster patient-centered communication. Participants will recall person-first, trauma-informed health care practices, compare how language choices affect patient outcomes, identify culturally aware approaches to patient care, and apply guidance from the Texas Evidence Collection Protocol to strengthen their healthcare response.
Consent in the Military Setting
Vangie Barefoot, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Join the Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing for a free webinar exploring the unique consent requirements for Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFEs) involving service members. Civilian Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and hospitals often have limited knowledge of military protocols, which can create confusion when caring for active-duty patients.
This session will provide clarity on how consent is defined and applied under military law, as well as how it differs from civilian procedures. Participants will learn about the consent process used in military treatment facilities and how civilian providers can align their practice to meet military expectations and legal standards.
How Our Webinars Work
- Webinars are hosted live via Zoom Webinar.
- You can join from any device; computer, tablet, or phone.
- Each session typically lasts 60-90 minutes, including Q&A.
- Participate in live Q&A with expert presenters.
- Use the Q&A box or chat (depending on session format).
- Some sessions may include polls or interactive components.
- Live closed captions are available in all webinars for improved accessibility.
CE credit is available for attending the full webinar. To earn credit:
- Register using the Zoom webinar link for each session.
- Attend the full live session.
- Complete a brief post-webinar evaluation (link provided at the end of the session).
Certificates of Attendance and CE Certificates will be emailed within 1 day of completing the evaluation.
Please note: Social Worker CEs are issued separately by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and may take up to 90 days to process. If you do not receive your Social Worker CE after 90 days, please contact us at forensicnursing@tamu.edu.
- Each webinar requires individual registration.
- Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
- Can’t find your link? Check your spam/junk folder or contact forensicnursing@tamu.edu.
- Download Zoom ahead of time: zoom.us/download
- Join 5–10 minutes early to test your connection.
- Closed Captioning: All live webinars include real-time closed captions. You can turn them on by selecting the “CC” (Closed Caption) icon in the Zoom toolbar.
- Transcripts: Our webinars also include live transcripts that appear alongside the presentation.
- Audio Accessibility: Participants can adjust speaker volume or connect assistive listening devices using their system audio settings.
- Keyboard Navigation: Zoom supports full keyboard shortcuts for screen readers and navigation.
- Visual Adjustments: You can use Zoom’s “View Options” to enlarge slides, adjust contrast, or enter full-screen mode for improved visibility.
- Need Assistance? If you require accessibility accommodations beyond those provided, please contact us at forensicnursing@tamu.edu.
On-Demand Recorded Webinars
Looking to earn continuing education credit by watching past webinars? All recordings are available through our Canvas LMS. To get started, simply complete the Registration Form to enroll in the CEFN On-Demand Webinars course.
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Innovative Forensic Evidence Collection to Inform Prioritized DNA Processing
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