S.A Forensic/Nurse Examiner Fall 2025

Service Description

About the course: Course materials will be released on September 6th. Participants will have the week to complete the online modules and materials prior to the required interactive virtual classroom sessions. The six required interactive virtual classroom sessions will begin the following week on Saturday mornings (September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 14, & 18 from 0700-1000 PST/ 1000-1300 EST) This Online Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Forensic/Nurse Examiner (SAFE/SANE) course will prepare the Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with the theoretical knowledge to practice as a SAFE/SANE . This 6-Week, 12 module virtual course has curriculum which includes: Foundational concepts of forensic health science Application of best practice to provide specialized patient care Comprehensive medical forensic examination training Legal considerations & witness testimony Multi-disciplinary team coordination Professional resilience Weekly Interactive workshops led by SANE-A Certified Forensic Healthcare Specialists with current practice and expertise in the field. This course has met the criteria set forth by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA) and has been approved for 45 contact hours. CFHC is recognized by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) as receiving the IAFN SANE Seal of Approval designating that the course meets the 2024 IAFN SANE Education Guidelines. Approval number: AU24FN0026.