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USI to host didactic SANE Training
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USI to host didactic SANE Training

To prepare nurses to effectively care for victims of sexual assault and abuse, the University of Southern Indiana and Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) are offering an Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training Monday through Friday, March 9-13, in the Health Professions Center on campus. 

A SANE is a registered nurse who has received advanced education and training regarding sexual assault and forensic nursing. SANE-trained nurses must follow specific protocols in the care and examination of sexual assault victims to provide specialized health and forensic care to adult and adolescent patients.  

For the past 10 years, AHEC has partnered with the regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to plan, coordinate and deliver this didactic training, according to Erica Rasler, Indiana SANE Training Project Coordinator. “Past participants have shared that this program offers an exceptional and affordable opportunity for forensic nurse education in the state,” she says. 

The training follows the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) guidelines for Adolescent/Adult/Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, and USI has been approved by the IAFN to award contact hours. USI is accredited by “Joint Accreditation” allowing CE credit to several disciplines of healthcare professionals. The SANE programming is specifically targeted to nurses, and CE credit approved by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) will be awarded to nurses who complete the program. Prior to the five-day course, each participant is required to complete a 24-hour online self-study module.   

Financial assistance for this course may be available through the Indiana SANE Training Project, Southwest Indiana AHEC’s initiative, which provides training opportunities for nurses and healthcare professionals throughout Indiana. 

The deadline for the early registration rate of $350 is Sunday, February 1. The registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials and continuing education credit.  

For more information, visit USI.edu/SANE. 

In addition, the Indiana SANE Training Project has scheduled education opportunities in Terre Haute, Indiana, for nurses who have already completed a didactic SANE training: 

Pediatric SANE Intensive - Monday, February 9 in Terre Haute This one-day course is primarily for RNs and APPs caring for pre-pubescent patients after sexual abuse. It enhances critical thinking and covers anatomy, forensic exams, evidence collection, documentation, care planning, and includes case studies. Learn more. 

Clinical Skills Refresher – Tuesday, February 10 in Terre Haute
Featuring hands-on skills review, case studies and mock examinations on live patient models, this course is intended for nurses who need a forensic nursing refresher or want additional case-based practice to maintain their competency. Learn more. 

ThreeSANE Clinical Skills Labs,April 16-17, August27-28 and October 22-23 in Terre Haute
During these immersive training experiences, nurses work directly with live patient models under the guidance of board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Learn more.

To inquire about funding assistance for any of these opportunities, contact Erica Rasler, Indiana SANE Training Coordinator, at erasler@usi.edu or visit USI.edu/IndianaSANE. 

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