What forensic coursework is currently available through the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at Texas A&M University?
You can view course offerings by clicking “Catalog” in the navigation menu.
I want to register for your courses! Are there any prerequisites?
Prerequisites will vary depending on the course. Additional information can be found within each course in the Catalog.
What do all these letters mean?
- SANE: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- CA-SANE: A registered nurse who has achieved the Texas currency of practice adult/adolescent SANE certification. A CA-SANE has completed the requirements set forth by the state of Texas for care for adult and adolescent patients.
- CP-SANE: A registered nurse who has achieved the Texas currency of practice pediatric/adolescent SANE certification. A CP-SANE has completed the requirements set forth by the state of Texas for care for pediatric/adolescent patients.
- SANE-A: A registered nurse who has met the minimum standard set forth by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) via written examination. A SANE-A has passed the international certification examination for adult/adolescent patients.
- SANE-P: A registered nurse who has met the minimum standard set forth by IAFN via written examination. A SANE-P has passed the international certification examination for pediatric patients.
What are the first steps I should take if I want to become a SANE in the state of Texas?
Step 1: Become a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Texas and practice for a minimum of two years as an RN providing direct patient care.
Step 2: Take a Texas SANE-Forensic Nursing Education Course: Adult/Adolescent didactic course that meets the minimum standards for the IAFN Sexual Assult Examiner Education Guidelines.
Step 3: Attend our Person-Centered Adult Sexual Assault Simulation.
Step 4: Complete 12 courtroom observation hours. This can be obtained through our Mock Testimony Simulation.
Step 5: Complete Texas OAG Application use the SANE Certification Guide (Appendix 2 - pg. 26) as a resource.
- SANE Certification Application*
- pg 1 - Personal Information
- pg 2 - Verification form
- pg 3 - SANE Clinical Requirement Form
- pg 4 - SANE Courtroom Observation Form
Step 6: Mail your application to the OAG Office.
Consider IAFN international SANE certification after several years of experience: https://www.forensicnurses.org/page/Certification
For additional information you can view our course on Course Catalog.
* It's Mandatory to use the OAG Form
Step 1: Become a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Texas and practice for a minimum of two years as an RN providing direct patient care.
Step 2: Take a Texas SANE-Forensic Nursing Education Course: Pediatric didactic course that meets the minimum standards for the IAFN Sexual Assult Examiner Education Guidelines.
Step 3: Attend our Well-Child Assessment Simulation
Step 4: Complete 20 well-child examinations.
Step 5: Complete pediatric 10 sexual assault medical forensic examinations with a preceptor.
Step 6: Complete Texas OAG Application use the SANE Certification Guide (Appendix 2 - pg. 26) as a resource.
- SANE Certification Application*
- pg 1 - Personal Information
- pg 2 - Verification form
- pg 3 - SANE Clinical Requirement Form
- pg 4 - SANE Courtroom Observation Form
Step 7: Mail your application to the OAG Office.
Consider IAFN international SANE certification after several years of experience: https://www.forensicnurses.org/page/Certification
For additional information you can view our course on Course Catalog.
* It's Mandatory to use the OAG Form