Person-Centered Adult Sexual Assault Simulation (4-Day Hybrid Course)
Course Description
This course provides education for the new and already practicing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to become comfortable interacting with patients who have experienced sexual assault. Participant will conduct speculum insertions and detailed anogenital assessments utilizing trauma-informed language and care. In addition, attendees will conduct multiple simulated sexual assault examinations with evidence collection.
The learner completes 10 pelvic examinations and 2 of the 4 simulated medical forensic examinations that can be used for future Texas CA-SANE certification.
Learning Outcome(s)
Content Warning
We use moulage (specialized make-up techniques) to simulate injuries, abuse, and strangulation in our standardized patient (SP) scenarios. These depictions can be intense and potentially triggering for some individuals. If at any point during the simulation you feel uncomfortable or experience difficulty, please don't hesitate to notify a staff member or coach. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to support you.
2025 Session Details
| Session | General Registration OPENS | Canvas OPEN Date | In-Person Dates | Canvas CLOSE Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 1 | February 15 | March 3-6 | March 13 |
| Session 2 | January 1 | March 22 | April 7-10 | April 17 |
| Session 3 | January 1 | May 24 | June 9-12 | June 19 |
| Session 4 | March 20 | June 21 | July 7-10 | July 17 |
| Session 5 | April 11 | July 12 | July 28-31 | August 7 |
| Session 6 | April 25 | July 26 | August 11-14 | August 21 |
| Session 7 | May 22 | August 23 | September 8-11 | September 18 |
| Session 8 | June 19 | September 20 | October 6-9 | October 16 |
| Session 9 | July 17 | October 18 | November 3-6 | November 13 |
All in-person sessions will take place at the Galleria Village unless otherwise specified. There are 12 spots available.
Nursing Professional Development
Alternate Continuing Education
Course Price
| Non-Texas Resident | Texas Resident | HRSA Grantee |
| $750 | $300 | $70 |
Non-Texas Resident: Health care professionals who do not reside or work in a Texas health care facility.
Texas Resident: Health care professionals who reside or work in a Texas health care facility. Proof of Texas residence or Texas employment will be required to register.
HRSA Grantee: Health care professional who has submitted an application for the HRSA Grantee program and has been approved.
Delivery Modality
Prerequisite
Learners must have either attended a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Education Course within the last 2 years for Adults and Adolescents or be an already practicing SANE who would like extra training.
Learners must have completed a SANE Adult/Adolescent Education course prior to enrolling in this course.
Adult SANE cannot be taken at the same time as the Person Centered Adult Sexual Assault Simulation course.
Anyone enrolled without meeting the prerequisite requirement will be removed from the course, and no refund will be provided.
Disclaimer
Residency will be verified. Any Texas resident who pays the HRSA Grantee fee will be removed from the course until the Texas residency fee is paid. Any non-Texas resident who pays the Texas resident fee will be removed from the course until the out of state residency fee is paid. No refunds will be offered. See price disclaimer below for more information.
The education is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant # T96HP32499 entitled, Advanced Nurse Education-Sexual Nurse Assault Examiner Program, totaling $1,500,000 with zero percent financed with non-governmental sources.
Cancellation, Refunds, and Transfers
Cancellation of Course
In the event Texas A&M University cancels a course, or there is a weather or disaster event, learners will be notified by email. A full refund will be provided to all learners.
Refunds
If the refund request is received more than 14 days before the scheduled course/simulation, the participant will receive a 50% refund of their fees. Please email Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu as soon as possible.
Refunds will not be issued if the request is received less than 14 days before the scheduled course/simulation. Please email Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu as soon as possible.
Transfers – No Refund
If learners are unable to complete or attend a course, registration will be allowed to be transferred, one (1) time as a courtesy to the same course at a future date. To request transfer to a future instance of the same course, please email Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu no later than 14 days prior to the start time of the originally scheduled course. Afterwards, no transfers will be made.
2025 Session Details for Indian Health Service (IHS)
| Session | IHS Registration Open | Canvas OPEN Date | In-Person Dates | Canvas CLOSE Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 1 | February 15 | February 10-13 | March 13 |
| Session 2 | January 1 | March 22 | April 7-10 | April 17 |
| Session 3 | January 1 | May 24 | June 9-12 | June 19 |
| Session 4 | February 20 | June 21 | July 7-10 | July 17 |
| Session 5 | March 11 | July 12 | July 28-31 | August 7 |
| Session 6 | March 25 | July 26 | August 11-14 | August 21 |
| Session 7 | April 22 | August 23 | September 8-11 | September 18 |
| Session 8 | May 19 | September 20 | October 6-9 | October 16 |
| Session 9 | June 17 | October 18 | November 3-6 | November 13 |
All in-person sessions will take place at the Galleria Village unless otherwise specified. There are 12 spots available.
Course Price
| IHS Participants | IHS Participants Ordering Lunch |
| $0 | $45 |
Pre-ordering lunch is optional for IHS participants. If the IHS participant chooses not to pre-order lunch, they are welcome to bring their own. Microwaves and refrigerators are available for use. Additionally, there are several restaurants nearby.
Disclaimer
Indian Health Service Statement 
This project is supported through a contractual agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service. The information, content or conclusions are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service.
Cancellation, Refunds, and Transfers
Indian Health Service (IHS) Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of Course
In the event Texas A&M University cancels a course, or there is a weather or disaster event, learners will be notified by email. A full refund will be provided to participants that paid for the pre-ordered lunch option.
Failure to verify and confirm attendance 14 days prior to the course will result in automatic participant removal from the course. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Courtney Wade at courtwade@tamu.edu or 979.436.0537
Refunds
If the refund request is received more than 7 days before the scheduled course, the participant will receive a 100% refund of their pre-ordered lunch payment. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Courtney Wade at courtwade@tamu.edu or 979.436.0537 as soon as possible.
Transfers – No Refund
If learners are unable to complete or attend a course, registration will be allowed to be transferred, one (1) time as a courtesy to the same course at a future date. To request transfer to a future instance of the same course, please email Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu or Courtney Wade - courtwade@tamu.edu no later than 14 days prior to the start time of the originally scheduled course. Afterwards, no transfers will be made.
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Accreditation Statement(s)
Nursing
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.
Medicine
The Texas A&M University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Participants must attend the entire event and/or fully participate in the course to receive continuing education credit.