Texas SANE-Forensic Education Course: Pediatrics
Course Description
This course provides the foundation for practicing as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for the pediatric population who has experienced sexual assault. Topics covered include pediatric anogenital anatomy, pediatric medical-forensic examination, gathering a history from the pediatric patient, role of child protective services, sex offenders, pediatric strangulation, intersection of child maltreatment and domestic violence, and more. This course adheres to the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Education Guidelines.
Learning Outcome(s)
85% of learners will self-report an increase in knowledge and skill in the provision of trauma-informed person-centered care to the pediatric population experiencing sexual assault and/or abuse.
Content Warning
2025 Session Details
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 | |
| Canvas OPEN Date | January 22 | March 5 | May 14 | July 23 | September 17 |
| Canvas CLOSE Date | April 23 | June 18 | August 20 | October 15 | December 10 |
| Seat Capacity | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Nursing Professional Development
Alternate Continuing Education
Course Price
| Non-Texas Resident | Texas Resident | HRSA Grantee |
| $535 | $35 | $35 |
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
This self-paced course is delivered completely online.
Prerequisite
Learners must be an RN, APRN, MD, or DO. To be eligible for certifications, RNs and APRNs must have a minimum of two years experience as a nurse.
Disclaimer
The education is supported by the Texas Attorney General (OAG) under grant #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.
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, 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.
Refunds will not be issued if the request is received less than 14 days before the scheduled course/simulation.
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. Emergencies will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
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.