Sexual Assault

Apply knowledge of epidemiologic trends and clinical data to current practice with respect to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of victims of sexual assault.

Craft a best-practice strategy for the clinical assessment, preventive treatment, and follow-up care of the patient who has been sexually assaulted.

Apply knowledge of the type, location, and character of genital and non-genital injuries caused by sexual assault and rape, to assure a comprehensive clinical and forensic physical examination of assault victims.

Describe key points of the forensic evaluation of sexual assault victims, including best practices for photographic documentation.

Devise a treatment approach, and select the appropriate drug regimen and/or consultation needed, for prophylaxis against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and prevention of pregnancy.

Anticipate the immediate and long-term emotional and psychologic impact of sexual assault, and arrange for appropriate crisis intervention and follow-up care.