Bridging Gaps: Transforming Health Care through Generalist Forensic Health Training
Presented by Angelia Trujillo, DNP, MSN, WHNP-BC, AFN-C, DF-AFN
Join us as we discuss the impact of generalist forensic health care training on Alaska’s health systems. Through the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA), over 370 healthcare providers—including nurses, doctors, physician assistants, community health aides, and EMTs—were equipped with trauma-informed and forensic skills to better support violence survivors statewide. The program aimed to overcome gaps in care by promoting evidence-based, culturally responsive practices across diverse settings, moving beyond traditional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) program limitations.
ACFTA’s modular curriculum blended theory and practical skill-building tailored to each provider role, emphasizing documentation, ethics, inclusivity, and survivor empowerment. Assessment showed improved provider competence and confidence in trauma-informed care, better documentation, and broader collaborative response—especially critical in rural and underserved areas. Insights from town hall meetings and community feedback underscored the demand for mandatory continuing education and culturally competent care for all victims of violence, regardless of background or time elapsed since victimization. ACFTA demonstrates a sustainable, holistic approach, preparing Alaska’s healthcare workforce to deliver compassionate, comprehensive forensic care and support ongoing healing and justice for violence survivors.
How to Register
Registration is required. After registering, you will receive an email with your personal link to join the presentation on Zoom. Please plan to join the webinar a few minutes early. You must attend a minimum of 90% of the event and complete an online evaluation to receive contact hours.
Answers to Common Questions
Can I still receive contact hours if I only attend a portion of the event? You must attend a minimum of 90% of the event to receive contact hours.
How do I complete the evaluation? The evaluation link is shared in the chatbox at the end of the presentation.
When will I receive my certificate? Certificates are emailed within two weeks of the presentation to the email provided at registration.
About Tuesday Talks
Tuesday Talks is a free educational series created specifically for Alaskan nurses. Every month, we explore a unique and enriching topic with a local expert. Designed to elevate your nursing knowledge and practice, Tuesday Talks offers free contact hours to participants. The event series is hosted on Zoom and welcomes nurses across Alaska. Attendance is open to both AaNA members and non-members.
About AaNA’s CE Program
The Alaska Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.