The “Initial Therapeutic Medical and Forensic Management of Sexual Assault and Non-Fatal Strangulation and/or Suffocation of Adults and Adolescents” training programme – commonly referred to as the ITFT programme – teaches the skills needed for medical examinations for adults affected by sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation and/or suffocation (NFSS).
There are three parts to the ITFT programme. It’s comprised of:
online pre-learning – we’ll set you up in our learning management system (LMS) and give you access to the tools and resources you’ll need to complete the first part of the training programme
in-person training – you’ll attend face to face training over two days, made up of a combination of practical and theory sessions
online post-learning – this part of the programme is also completed online through our LMS.
Once you’ve completed the ITFT programme and are working as a SAATS clinician, you’ll be able to start working towards becoming MEDSAC accredited. You'll also be eligible to attend our annual update conference, Manaaki Tangata.
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Who it’s for
The ITFT course is fully funded for clinicians who:
are current clinical practitioners
are contracted to a Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment Service (SAATS)
intend to participate in their local sexual assault roster
are committed to being on the MEDSAC accreditation pathway.
Location
The in-person component of the ITFT programme is usually held in either Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland or Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington.
Attend the training
The ITFT course is offered twice a year. You'll find the dates and full details of upcoming sessions in our calendar, along with information on how to register your interest in attending.