Nursing & Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate Programs

Graduate Certificates are offered in

• Forensic Studies
• Gerontological Nursing
• Holistic Nursing
• Nursing Education

(For information regarding application for the Certificate Program please see the Admissions page)

FORENSIC STUDIES

The paradigm for Forensic Nursing focuses on meeting the needs of victims and perpetrators of violent crime. The Forensic Nursing model applies clinical and scientific nursing knowledge to the delivery of care for survivors of traumatic injury, victims of violence, or death investigations. At any point where the delivery of patient care and the medicolegal system intersect, Forensic nurses have an integral area of nursing practice. Historically, a gap has existed between the office of the Medical Examiner, the Police Department and the hospital Emergency Room or hospitalized patient. Forensic nurses can bridge that gap. Forensic nurses help avoid the mishandling or omission of forensic evidence, perform critical functions in the recognition and correct collection of forensic evidence in all cases of violence, especially complex criminal cases. Forensic nurses are integral key professionals in preventive interventions related to victims of violence in our society.

The Forensic Nursing Certificate is awarded at the graduate level upon completion of 12 credit hours.

Forensic Nursing Certificate Curriculum
NURS 631 Introduction to Forensic Nursing	3
NURS 630 Sexual Assault: Implications for Nursing Practice	3
NURS 634 Psychosocial and Legal Aspects of Forensic	3
NURS 637 Violence and Human Rights	3
Total Credits	12

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Health Sciences is awarded at the graduate level upon completion of 12 credit hours.

Investigative Forensic Health Science Curriculum
HSCI 631 Introduction to Forensic Science	3
HSCI 632 Injury and Death Investigation	3
HSCI 633 Crime Scene and Crime Lab	3
HSCI 439 Forensic Photography	3
Total Credits	12

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Non-Degree Certificate

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GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING

Gerontology is the study of the process of aging and the problems of aged people. This specialty of nursing is concerned with assessing, planning and implementing health care and services to meet identified need of older individuals and evaluating the effectiveness of such care. This certificate program emphasizes the the collaborative nature of practice in a variety of health care settings.

The certificate in Gerontology is awarded at the graduate level upon completion of 9 credit hours.

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HOLISTIC NURSING

The Certificate Option provides the philosophy and theories to enable learners to expand their health related/human science practice in ways that will meet the demands of the changing health care environment and offer the real possibility of fulfillment of a life in service to others. Creative techniques and an educative philosophy which honors the knowledge and skill the adult learner brings to the learning environment are hallmarks of education at Beth-El College. These classes may also be taken through Extended Studies.

The Holistic Nursing Certificate is awarded at the graduate level upon completion of 9 credit hours.

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NURSING EDUCATION

A graduate level certificate is offered to advance individuals knowledge in teaching strategies, curriculum development and educational measurement and evaluation. One practicum rotation in either classroom or clinical education are included unter the supervision of a full-time faculty member. The certificate is useful if pursuing a teaching role at the LPN, Associate Degree or BSN level. Many BSN and higher programs requier and MSN and/or PhD in a clinical specialty area.

The Nursing Education Certificate is awarded at the graduate level upon completion of 12 credit hours.

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