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Types of accreditation

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Different MEDSAC accreditations are available depending on your area of practice, and the age category of your patients.

MEDSAC accreditation is available to:

  • Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment Service (SAATS) clinicians

  • Non-fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Assessment Service (NFSSAS) clinicians

  • Police Medical Officers (PMOs) contracted to NFSSAS

  • Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment Service (SAATS) nurses.

There are six different accreditation types. Some accreditations can be completed concurrently, but others – like the non-fatal strangulation and/or suffocation (NFSS) examiner accreditation – can only be completed if you’re already accredited as a sexual assault forensic examiner.

Types of accreditation

All MEDSAC accreditation and mentoring programme activities are reviewed annually, or as any important changes to best practice arise.

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