Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

WHO WE PROVIDE COURSES AND TRAINING FOR:

APRNs and RNs with at least two years of clinical experience who are interested in forensic nursing and serving specialized populations.

Course Options & Accreditation

Our SANE training equips nurses to provide expert, trauma-informed care to victims of sexual assault across all ages. Approved by the Texas Office of the Attorney General, this training meets national and state educational standards.

SANE: Adult/Adolescent
/Pediatric

  • Fully Online

  • 64.0 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) provided through ANCC

  • Texas OAG Approved

  • Covers care across all age groups

Doctor examining a young child's eye in a hospital room.

What You’ll Learn:

This in-depth course will equip you to:

  • Provide trauma-informed medical care with confidence and compassion

  • Conduct forensic exams for adults, adolescents, and children

  • Properly collect, document, and preserve critical evidence

  • Navigate the legal system and understand your responsibilities within it

  • Collaborate effectively with community partners, including law enforcement and victim advocates

What’s Included?

  • Didactic instruction from expert forensic nurses

  • Interactive modules and immersive, case-based learning

  • Hands-on practice with real-world forensic scenarios

  • Essential resources to launch your career in forensic nursing

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

  • Partnering with law enforcement, crime labs, and the judicial system