The 40-hour Online Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) Training prepares registered nurses to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual assault, exploitation, and other forms of interpersonal violence.

Designed for flexible online learning, this comprehensive program combines expert-led instruction, interactive case studies, videos, research, and self-paced learning modules to build a strong foundation in pediatric forensic nursing. Participants will develop knowledge in child development, pediatric anatomy, medical-forensic history taking, injury recognition, forensic photography, documentation, evidence collection, sexually transmitted infection management, mandatory reporting, courtroom preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The online course is designed to prepare nurses for the next step in their education through participation in a 16-hour hands-on Clinical Skills Laboratory (CSL), where learners practice examination techniques, pediatric and adolescent anogenital anatomy identification, evidence collection, forensic documentation, and trauma-informed communication under the guidance of experienced forensic nurse educators and Forensic Teaching Associates (FTAs).

This 40-hour Adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) training provides registered nurses with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to care for adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients who have experienced sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. The course combines evidence-based education, trauma-informed care, forensic assessment, injury identification, documentation, evidence collection, and multidisciplinary collaboration to prepare nurses for the next steps in developing safe, compassionate, and competent forensic nursing practice.

The program also includes a 16-hour hands-on Clinical Skills Laboratory (CSL), where participants apply the knowledge gained during the didactic course in a supervised, simulated learning environment. Working with Forensic Teaching Associates (FTAs) and experienced forensic nurse educators, participants develop and practice essential examination techniques, injury recognition, anogenital assessment, evidence collection, forensic photography, documentation, and patient-centered communication. The CSL bridges the gap between theory and practice, building confidence and competence before participants begin their clinical preceptorship experience.

The 40-hour Pediatric and Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) Training provides registered nurses with the specialized knowledge and foundational skills required to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate care to infants, children, and adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual assault, or other forms of interpersonal violence.

This evidence-based course explores pediatric anatomy and physiology, child development, medical-forensic history taking, injury identification, forensic documentation, evidence collection, sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy considerations, mandatory reporting requirements, courtroom preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Emphasis is placed on recognizing normal anogenital anatomy across developmental stages, distinguishing findings that may be associated with abuse from normal variants, communicating effectively with children and caregivers, and minimizing additional trauma throughout the examination process.

The program also includes a 16-hour hands-on Clinical Skills Laboratory (CSL), where participants apply their knowledge in a supervised, simulated learning environment. Working with experienced forensic nurse educators and Forensic Teaching Associates (FTAs), participants develop practical skills in pediatric and adolescent medical-forensic examinations, anogenital anatomy identification, injury recognition, evidence collection, forensic photography, documentation, and trauma-informed communication. The Clinical Skills Laboratory is designed to build confidence, enhance clinical decision-making, and prepare participants for supervised clinical preceptorship and independent forensic nursing practice.

Every response matters. Every interaction shapes the survivor's journey.

911 Call to Trial is an immersive educational experience that follows the path of a sexual assault survivor from the initial emergency call through medical care, investigation, prosecution, and courtroom testimony. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and collaboration required at every stage of the process.

Designed for forensic nurses, emergency nurses, law enforcement, dispatchers, advocates, prosecutors, social workers, forensic scientists, and other multidisciplinary professionals, this course emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective communication, evidence preservation, and coordinated teamwork.

Through real-world scenarios, case discussions, and multidisciplinary perspectives, participants will explore how each professional contributes to improving patient outcomes while strengthening the pursuit of justice.

One survivor. One journey. One team.

This Forensic Teaching Associate (FTA) Training prepares individuals to support the education and clinical development of forensic nurses through realistic, trauma-informed simulated patient encounters. Participants learn the role of the FTA, professional boundaries, communication, simulation safety, examination techniques, and how to provide constructive feedback. The training prepares FTAs to contribute to a safe, supportive, and realistic learning environment where nurses can develop confidence and competence in forensic examination skills.

This training is offered multiple times a year.

This training is provided free of charge.

Continuing Education (CE) credits are optional.

• Nurses: 8.0 Continuing Education Hours – $10

Participants who wish to receive CE credit must register for CE processing and pay the applicable $10 fee.

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This in-person Clinical Coordinator and Program Manager Training provides forensic nursing leaders with practical knowledge and strategies to develop, manage, and sustain effective forensic nursing programs. Topics include program development, clinical operations, staffing and scheduling, policies and protocols, quality assurance, staff education and support, multidisciplinary collaboration, data collection, and program sustainability. The training can be tailored to address the individual needs, challenges, and goals of each forensic nursing program.

Pricing is per day.
For information email: FNEtraining@csna.org for bundled training options, multi-day packages and customized organizational pricing.

This comprehensive Strangulation Training Workshop provides healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary partners with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, document, and respond to patients who have experienced strangulation. The training covers the mechanisms of strangulation, signs and symptoms, potential medical complications, trauma-informed assessment, injury identification, forensic documentation and photography, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in supporting patient safety and effective case outcomes.

This comprehensive combined 72-hour Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) training provides registered nurses with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to care for adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients who have experienced sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. The course combines evidence-based education, trauma-informed care, forensic assessment, injury identification, documentation, evidence collection, and multidisciplinary collaboration to prepare nurses for the next steps in developing safe, compassionate, and competent forensic nursing practice.

The program also includes a 16-hour hands-on Clinical Skills Laboratory (CSL), where participants apply the knowledge gained during the didactic course in a supervised, simulated learning environment. Working with Forensic Teaching Associates (FTAs) and experienced forensic nurse educators, participants develop and practice essential examination techniques, injury recognition, anogenital assessment, evidence collection, forensic photography, documentation, and patient-centered communication. The CSL bridges the gap between theory and practice, building confidence and competence before participants begin their clinical preceptorship experience.

This comprehensive 40-hour Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) Training provides registered nurses with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based care to children who may have experienced sexual abuse or assault. The course covers child development, medical and forensic history-taking, pediatric anatomy, examination techniques, injury identification, evidence collection, documentation, forensic photography, mandatory reporting, legal and ethical considerations, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The FORENSIC NURSExchange is an interactive continuing education series designed to connect forensic nurses and multidisciplinary professionals through shared learning, case reviews, and discussions of current best practices.

Each monthly session explores relevant topics in forensic healthcare while encouraging collaboration, professional networking, and the exchange of practical knowledge and real-world experiences. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your clinical practice, stay current with emerging evidence, or learn from colleagues across the profession, the FORENSIC NURSExchange provides a welcoming forum for ongoing professional development.

Your annual subscription includes 12 live sessions, held on the last Tuesday of every month at 10:00 AM Central Time (US).

Attend every session or simply join those most relevant to your practice—the choice is yours. All sessions are designed to support compassionate, evidence-based forensic care and strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration.

This comprehensive 40-hour Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training provides registered nurses with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to adult and adolescent patients who have experienced sexual assault. The course covers forensic history-taking, patient assessment, injury identification, evidence collection, documentation, forensic photography, sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy considerations, legal and ethical issues, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This training provides the essential didactic education needed for nurses to progress toward clinical skills training, preceptorship, and competent forensic nursing practice.

This 16-hour Adult/Adolescent Clinical Skills Lab provides nurses with hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge gained during didactic FNE training. Participants practice forensic history-taking, head-to-toe assessment, injury identification, forensic photography, evidence collection, documentation, and trauma-informed patient care. Interactive scenarios and simulated patient encounters help nurses develop the practical skills, confidence, and clinical judgment needed to progress toward independent forensic nursing practice.

Preceptorship to Practice is a structured clinical development program designed to support forensic nurses as they transition from foundational education to confident, independent practice. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, simulated patient encounters, case review, and guided clinical experiences, participants develop and strengthen their forensic assessment, documentation, evidence collection, critical thinking, and trauma-informed care skills.

Pricing is per day.
For information email: FNEtraining@csna.org for bundled training options, multi-day packages and customized organizational pricing.