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Objectives:
\n<\/b><\/strong>By the end of this session, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n

1. Describe the core principles of trauma\u2011 and violence\u2011informed care when supporting a patient who has experienced sexual assault.
\n2. Outline the nursing role in initial assessment and safety planning, documentation, and patient support, using real case examples to illustrate best practices and common challenges
\n3. Identify key components of patient support and communication, such as consent\u2011based care, choice, and preserving patient control.
\n4. Recognize when to involve additional services, including medical providers, forensic teams, advocacy supports, and crisis resources.
\n5. Outline key legal responsibilities and protections, including consent, reporting requirements, and recent Canadian case law that shapes clinical practice.<\/p>\n

Description:
\n<\/b>When a patient discloses a sexual assault, the clinician’s response in those first critical hours shapes both their immediate safety and their long-term healing. Designed specifically for front-line professionals, this webinar provides a comprehensive road map for delivering compassionate, trauma- and violence-informed care during acute disclosures. Through real-world case examples, we will deconstruct the essential roles in initial assessment, safety planning, and meticulous clinical documentation, while emphasizing communication strategies that preserve patient control and centre on consent-based care.<\/p>\n

Beyond immediate bedside support, navigating these complex situations requires a clear understanding of the broader healthcare and legal landscape. This session will help you confidently identify when and how to mobilize critical multidisciplinary allies\u2014including forensic teams, medical providers, and crisis advocacy resources. Finally, we will examine key legal responsibilities, clarify reporting mandates, and review recent Canadian case law directly impacting clinical nursing practice.<\/p>\n

Equip yourself with the practical skills, legal clarity, and trauma-informed tools necessary to support survivors with excellence and confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n

Who Should Attend?:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Nurses, NPs, MDs, PAs, EMTs, RSW’s in Primary Care & ER settings
\n\u2022 Women\u2019s and Sexual Health Nurses
\n\u2022 New Forensic and Sexual Assault Examiner Nurses
\n\u2022 Psychiatrists, Psychologists & in selected settings
\n\u2022 Nurses in Behavioural and Mental Health Settings
\n\u2022 Nurse and Allied Health professional in any setting where IPV is of heightened concern<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/b>Hannah Varto MN, NP, SANE-A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nurse Practitioner Hannah Varto<\/strong> brings a bold mix of expertise, curiosity, and spirit to the world of forensic medicine and sexual reproductive health care. She launched her career as a forensic nurse examiner and went on to become British Columbia\u2019s first NP dedicated to forensic practice\u2014a milestone that set the tone for everything that followed.<\/p>\n

In 2015, Hannah spearheaded the creation of Embrace Clinic<\/em>, Canada\u2019s first outpatient clinic for people who\u2019ve recently experienced violence. Never one to slow down, she went on to establish a specialized Strangulation Clinic<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Hannah is keenly involved in research, including a national study exploring blood-based diagnostics for violence\u2011related brain injuries. She also teaches with BCIT\u2019s Forensic Health Sciences<\/em> program, sharing her passion for evidence\u2011informed, survivor\u2011centred care with the next generation of practitioners. When she\u2019s not teaching or innovating, she provides expert private medical\u2011legal consulting\u2014bringing clarity, precision, and a steady hand to complex cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Date:
\n<\/strong>Tuesday, October 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong>
\n0900 PT | 1000 MT\/SK | 1100 CT | 1200 ET | 1300 AT<\/p>\n

Duration:<\/b>
\n120 minutes including a Q&A<\/p>\n

Presenter:
\n<\/strong>Hannah Varto MN, NP, SANE-A
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Includes:
\n<\/b>\u2022 A certificate of completion
\n\u2022 The live webinar event if registering prior to commencement
\n\u2022 The on-demand recording to watch at your convenience
\n\u2022 A handout in PDF format for viewing or self-printing<\/p>\n

See below for the outline, speaker biography, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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