Forensic Nurse Examiner
If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault and need assistance, documentation of injuries is provided by calling our HELPline 256-716-1000 and requesting to speak with a forensic nurse.
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
August 2026 Combined SANE Training
Didactic Training (Hybrid):
August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20th, 2026
Training will be held three days per week for three weeks from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day.
Clinical Skills Lab (In-Person):
August 29–30, 2026
The Clinical Skills Lab will take place over a two-day weekend from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days.
This is a combined SANE training (adult/adolescent and pediatric) and also includes other aspects of forensic nursing. A one-hour lunch break is provided each day during both the didactic training and the clinical skills lab.Upon completion of both components, you will receive a total of 96 Continuing Education hours
72 hours from the didactic training
16 hours from the clinical skills lab
At that point, you will be considered SANE trained.
Cost: $789
Please note that spots are limited. If you decide to move forward, please register using the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWMCCBV
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 Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training.
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 SANE and Domestic Violence Training
16 Hour Clinical Skills Lab
Forensic Teaching Associate Training(FTA)-Free
Huntsville, Alabama - please email for availability
40 Hour Pediatric SANE Training
Training can be provided for your local organization by request - email for more information
40 Hour 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 contact us for availability.