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Mock Testimony Simulation Course

Description

This simulation course provides Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) with education regarding criminal courtroom testimony. This course meets the courtroom observation requirements for the Texas SANE certification.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this educational activity, the nurse will indicate an increase in knowledge and confidence in providing expert testimony in a courtroom setting.

Content Warning

The content in this course necessarily discusses the sexual assault of people, which may be emotionally and intellectually challenging. We do our best to make this course a space where we can engage bravely, empathetically, and thoughtfully with difficult content. This course includes realistic portrayals of patients that have experienced sexual assault and may be triggering for some.

2026 Session Details

Session Location Registration Online Course In-Person Simulation
3 Brazos County Courthouse (Bryan) Sept. 11 - Oct. 23 Sept. 30 - Nov. 6 Oct. 30
4 McLennan County Courthouse (Waco) Sept. 18 - Oct. 19 Oct. 20 - Nov. 27 Nov. 20 

16 spots available

 
 

Continuing Education

  • 21 CE/CME

Price

Non-Texas Resident Texas Resident HRSA Grantee IHS Participant
$425 $35 $25 $425

 

Non-Texas Resident: Healthcare professional who does not reside or work in a Texas healthcare facility.
Texas Resident: Healthcare professional who resides or works in a Texas healthcare facility. Proof of Texas residence or Texas employment required to register.
HRSA Grantee: Healthcare professional who has submitted an application and been approved for the HRSA Grantee program.
IHS Participant: Attending on behalf of Indian Health Service (IHS).

Delivery Modality

This is a hybrid course that includes a self-paced, online component and in-person simulation at the Brazos County Courthouse or McLennan County Courthouse. Online content must be completed at least two days before the in-person simulation. More information is provided upon registration.

Prerequisite

Learners must have completed a 40-hour minimum course covering Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education. Our Adult/Adolescent SANE courses include:

  • Texas SANE-Forensic Education Course: Adult/Adolescent
  • SAFE Education Course: Adult/Adolescent

Cancellation, Refunds and Transfers

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The education is supported by the Texas Attorney General (OAG) under contract #2094878-01, entitled Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program, totaling $500,000 for Texas residents and those who are employed in Texas health care facilities.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #T96HP32499, Advanced Nurse Education – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, totaling $1,500,000, with zero percent financed by non-governmental sources. The contents and opinions are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
The Texas A&M University College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.