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 Outcomes
- Actively participate in a hybrid learning model that integrates trauma-informed care practices.
- Conduct an environmental assessment utilizing trauma-informed principles.
Integrate person-first, trauma-informed language while gathering a medical forensic history from a simulated patient. - Complete a sexual assault medical forensic examination, which includes speculum insertion, anogenital assessment, and evidence collection.
- Perform 10 pelvic examinations, and
- Complete 4 simulated medical forensic examinations. Of these 4 simulated exams, 2 may be used toward Texas CA-SANE certification requirements.
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.
2026 Session Details
| Session | IHS Registration OPEN Date | Registration OPEN Date | Registration CLOSE Date | Course Begins | SIM Start Date | SIM End Date | Course Ends |
| 6 | May 3 | June 3 | June 18 | July 3 | August 3 | August 6 | August 13 |
| 7 | May 31 | June 30 | July 15 | July 30 | August 31 | September 3 | September 10 |
| 8 | August 2 | September 2 | September 17 | October 2 | November 2 | November 5 | November 12 |
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.
Cancellation, Refunds and Transfers
Cancellation of Course
In the event Texas A&M University cancels a course or a weather or disaster event occurs, learners will be notified by email. A full refund will be provided to all learners.
Refunds
If a refund request is received more than 14 days before the scheduled course or simulation, the participant will receive a 50% refund of course fees.
To request a refund, please email the 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 or simulation.
Please email the 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 may be transferred one time as a courtesy to the same course at a future date.
To request a transfer to a future instance of the same course, please email the Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu no later than 14 days prior to the start of the originally scheduled course.
Transfer requests submitted after that date will not be approved.
Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us as soon as possible.
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.
Cancellation of Course
In the event Texas A&M University cancels a course or a weather or disaster event occurs, a full refund will be issued to all learners.
Refunds
If a refund request is received more than 14 days before the scheduled course, the participant will receive a 50% refund of course fees.
Refunds will not be issued if the request is received less than 14 days before the scheduled course.
Transfers, No Refund
If learners are unable to complete or attend a course, registration may be transferred one time as a courtesy to the same course at a future date.
To request a transfer to a future instance of the same course, please email the Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu no later than 14 days before the start of the originally scheduled course.
Transfer requests submitted after that date will not be approved. Emergencies will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
IHS Cancellation and Transfer Policies
IHS Cancellation Policy
In the event Texas A&M University cancels a course or a weather or disaster event occurs, learners will be notified by email.
IHS Transfer Policy
If learners are unable to attend a course before it begins, they may request to transfer their registration to a future instance of the same course.
To request a transfer, please email the Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at forensicnursing@tamu.edu no later than 14 days before the original course start date.
If learners are already enrolled and unable to complete the course, they may request a transfer to a future instance of the same course. Requests should be submitted as soon as possible to allow for scheduling adjustments.
Emergencies will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us as soon as possible.
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