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Strangulation Simulation Bootcamp

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Description

This course provides attendees with hands-on experience in developing skills related to the strangulation assessment and documentation. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice skills with standardized patients, along with the tools to appropriately gather a history and assess for strangulation in patients who have experienced trauma and violence.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will have an increase in knowledge in assessing strangulation in patients who have experienced trauma and violence.
At the end of the bootcamp, learners will be able to:

  • Gather a history related to a strangulation event using trauma-informed practices
  • Identify injuries that may result from strangulation
  • Demonstrate documentation techniques for injuries related to strangulation

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.

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 Registration Online Course  In-Person Simulation
4 July 22 - Sept. 7 (IHS)

Aug. 22 - Sept. 7 (general public)		 Sept. 22 - Oct. 29 Oct. 22

12 spots available

Continuing Education

  • 7.75 CE/CME

 

Price

Non-Texas Resident $350
Texas Resident $65
HRSA Grantee $45
IHS Participant $0/$15*

 *Pre-ordering lunch is optional for IHS participants, who may bring their own. Microwaves and refrigerators are available, and restaurants are nearby.

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 course is delivered in person at the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing in Bryan, Texas.

Prerequisite

  • Completion of SANE Adult/Adolescent Education course
Learners enrolled without meeting prerequisite requirements will be removed from the course with no refund.

Cancellation, Refunds and Transfers

Review our cancellation, refunds and transfer procedures.

Hotel Accommodations

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.
This project is supported through a contractual agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service. The information, content and 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or Indian Health Service.
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.