Our SANE training equips nurses to provide expert, trauma-informed care to victims of sexual assault across all ages. Approved by both the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and the Texas Office of the Attorney General, this training meets national and state educational standards.
Who Can Take This Course?
APRNs and RNs with at least 2 years of clinical experience
Nurses interested in forensic nursing and serving specialized populations
📖 Course Options & Accreditation
✅ SANE: Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric
Fully online
64.0 contact hours of IAFN-approved Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Covers care across all age groups
✅ SANE: Adult/Adolescent
Fully online
46.2 contact hours of IAFN-approved Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Ideal for nurses focusing on care for teens and adults
💡 What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive course prepares you to:
Deliver trauma-informed medical care
Perform forensic exams for adults, adolescents, and children
Collect and preserve evidence
Understand the legal process and your role within it
Work with community partners including law enforcement and advocates
🧩 What’s Included?
Didactic instruction from expert forensic nurses
Interactive modules and case-based learning
Access to real-world scenarios for practical skill application
Resources to start your journey as a forensic nurse
📚 Course Topics Include:
Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Pregnancy-related care
Pediatric & special populations
History of forensic nursing
Physical & ano-genital assessments
Trauma-informed interviewing techniques
Strangulation injuries
Photography for documentation
Suspect exams
Community collaboration with law enforcement, crime labs, and judicial systems
…and more.