Sexual Violence on College Campuses
Sexual Violence on College Campuses is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 07/20/2022
Date of Most Recent Review: 7/20/2022
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2025
Description:
Approximately 13% of students experience sexual violence on college campuses in the U.S. each year (Cantor et al., 2020). This is likely an underrepresentation, as most students do not report sexual assault or harassment. Sexual violence leads to several consequences, including medical, psychological, and functional difficulties.
Nursing professionals can be integral to the safety and well-being of college students at risk for sexual violence. This course provides information on screening methods and ways to provide trauma-informed care to all students. You will learn ways to respond when patients disclose sexual violence. Lastly, you will learn the kinds of targeted efforts universities employ to prevent sexual violence on campus.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide skills and knowledge to nursing professionals in acute settings to address sexual violence on college campuses.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Define rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
• Recognize risk factors for and consequences of sexual violence.
• Identify ways to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
