University of California, Riverside

Program Information

Degree Offered

Forensic Nursing Certificate

Format: Online

Program Description:

If you are interested in investigative sciences and victim advocacy, consider the challenging field of forensic nursing. Forensic nurses work with detectives at crime scenes to preserve, document and collect evidence; they treat survivors of assaults or violent accidents; and work with death investigators, law enforcement, and the legal community. As a forensic nurse, you can pursue a wide array of career opportunities in medical examiners' offices, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and specialized hospital units.
Participants in the certificate program will:

Identify and properly collect forensic evidence within the health care setting to ensure that it will withstand legal scrutiny.

# of Credits Required:

16

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

$3,400 to $3,600 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999