Forensic Nurse Examiner Training

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Forensic Nurse Examiner Training

Are you a nurse looking to:

  • - Become a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)?

  • - Assist with forensic nursing education as a Teaching Assistant?

  • - Start your journey in forensic nursing and already have the courses in mind?

If any of these apply to you, take the next step and click the "Contact Us" button below to learn more and get started!

Upcoming Training

Didactic Training

August 11-14, August 25-28
8:00 am -5:00 pm
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Clinical Skills Lab:

September 5th & 6th 2025
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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The Forensic Nurse Examiner Program is dedicated to providing essential training and educational opportunities for professionals throughout the year. Crisis Services stands out as Alabama's sole provider of nationally approved Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training, certified by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

The program offers three distinct training pathways:

  • SANE-A Training: A comprehensive 40-hour course focusing on adult and adolescent populations.

  • SANE-P Training: A specialized 40-hour course designed for pediatric patients.

  • Combined SANE-A/P Training: An extensive 64-hour didactic course that encompasses both adult/adolescent and pediatric training.

Additionally, other valuable training sessions are available, including topics on Domestic Violence and Strangulation, as well as a Mock Trial experience to help participants apply their knowledge in a practical setting. These programs aim to enhance the skills and expertise of forensic nursing professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle complex cases with sensitivity and care.

Forensic Training

  • 72 Hour Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric IAFN Approved SANE and Domestic Violence Training

  • 16 Hour Clinical Skills Lab

  • Forensic Teaching Associate Training(FTA)-Free

    Huntsville, Alabama - please email for availability

  • 40 Hour IAFN Approved Pediatric SANE Training

    Training can be provided for your local organization by request - email for more information

  • 40 Hour IAFN Approved Adult/Adolescent SANE Training

    Training can be provided for your local organization by request - email for more information

  • 6 Hour Mock Trial Training

  • 8 Hour Domestic Violence Training

  • 1 Hour Forensic Genital Associate Training Session

    Please email for availability