Section D.2.0. Forensic Roles

Unit D.2.1. Correctional Nurse

[Unit.C.2.1.] [Unit.D.2.1.]

Unit.D.2.2. Forensic Psychologist

[Unit.B.2.2.]

Unit.D.2.3. Correctional Officer

Unit.D.2.4. Prison Medical Officer

Unit.D.2.5. Parole/Probation Officer

Unit.D.2.6. Forensic Expert Witness

[Unit.A.2.6.] [Unit.B.2.6.] [Unit.C.2.6.] [Unit.D.2.6.] [Unit.E.2.6.]

 

 

• This section will focus on 'forensic roles' within the topic of 'forensic corrections'.

During completion of this section on 'forensic roles' you will have the opportunity to focus your study on the unit(s) listed above to:

• Identify professional health care specialties or subspecialties that have developed within the branch of forensic corrections or prison health care.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of prison medical officers, forensic psychologists, correctional nurses, correctional officers, parole and probation officers.
• Recognize the preventive roles of professionals practicing in the forensic psychiatric arena.