Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Course Fall 2025
Sep
23
to Oct 28

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Course Fall 2025

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Free course for current or future forensic nurses and sexual assault nurse examiners in the State of Indiana.

Register by August 31, 2025

Classes will meet every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In-person and Virtual options available

September 23 through October 28, 2025

Location: IU Health Ruth Lily Education Center
2055 N. Senate Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202

This course will fulfill the didactic educational requirement to practice as an Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and includes weekly resilience coaching by Paula Reiss, a forensic nurse examiner, nurse educator, and wellness coach.

Course Topics:
The Role of the Forensic Nurse
Trauma–Informed & Patient–Centered Care
Medical Forensic Examination
Medicolegal Evidence Collection & Documentation
Collaboration with Community Partners
and More!

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Aug
22
8:00 AM08:00

August 22, 2025- Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

  • Delaware County Circuit Court & Corrections (map)
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Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the Chapter 448 East Central Indiana Emergency Nurses Association, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Delaware County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.

Topics include:

  • Registration

  • Introduction to the Material

  • Community and Collaborative Relationships

  • Medical Aspect of Strangulation

  • Legal Aspects of Strangulation

  • Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam

  • Questions & Answers, Evaluations

Audience:

  • Emergency nurses

  • EMS personnel

  • Law enforcement personnel

  • Advocates and victim assistants

  • Social workers

  • Attorneys

  • Interested individuals

Registration begins at 0745 (7:45 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course will start at 0800 (8:00 a.m.) and is scheduled to end by 1630 (4:30 p.m.) Eastern Time. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided with registration.

Contact Hours-

  • 6.5 Hrs Continuing Legal Education (2.0 Hrs Gen; 4.5 Hrs NLS)

  • 6.75 Hrs Continuing Education hours for law enforcement and nurses

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Jul
14
8:30 AM08:30

July 14, 2025- Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

  • Columbus Regional Hospital Kroot Auditiorium (map)
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Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

This course is presented by Indiana ENA Chapter 133 (SNAP chapter), IU Health, and IU School of Nursing.

  • 6.75 hours of continuing education will be available

  • Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided

Topics include:

  • Registration

  • Introduction to the Material

  • Community and Collaborative Relationships

  • Medical Aspect of Strangulation

  • Legal Aspects of Strangulation

  • Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam

  • Questions & Answers, Evaluations

Audience:

  • Emergency nurses

  • EMS personnel

  • Law enforcement personnel

  • Advocates and victim assistants

  • Social workers

  • Attorneys

  • Interested individuals

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Jun
16
9:00 AM09:00

June 16, 2025- Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the West Central Chapter 501 Emergency Nurses Association, Indiana University Health West Central Region Center of Hope, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Tippecanoe County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.

Topics include:

  • Registration

  • Introduction to the Material

  • Community and Collaborative Relationships

  • Medical Aspect of Strangulation

  • Legal Aspects of Strangulation

  • Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam

  • Questions & Answers, Evaluations

Audience:

  • Emergency nurses

  • EMS personnel

  • Law enforcement personnel

  • Advocates and victim assistants

  • Social workers

  • Attorneys

  • Interested individuals

Registration begins at 0845 (8:45 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course will begin at 0900 (9:00 a.m.) and is scheduled to end by 1700 (5:00 p.m.) Eastern Time. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided with registration.

Contact Hours-

  • 6.5 Hrs Continuing Legal Education (2.0 Hrs Gen; 4.5 Hrs NLS)

  • 6.75 Hrs Continuing Education hours for law enforcement and nurses

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Apr
2
9:00 AM09:00

April - May 2025- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Course

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Spring 2025 dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 2025

Will meet in person from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for this six-week course

IU Health Ruth Lilly Health Education Center, 2055 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Registration Deadline: March 10

This 40+ hour didactic course will focus on sexual assault nurse examiner training for adolescent and adult patients.

The course is taught by experts in their respective fields, including actively practicing expert Forensic SANE RNs and APNs, victim advocates, detectives, prosecutors, a toxicologist, crime lab scientists, child and adult protection services, resilience coaching, and more.

This course is the first step in preparing for practice as a forensic nurse. The next step is to meet the clinical requirements to practice as a forensic nurse. The combination of completing this didactic course, plus completion of the clinical requirements, qualifies you to begin providing forensic nursing care. This is not a certification course. Certification requires two years of practice, as well as successfully passing a certification exam.

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Mar
20
1:00 PM13:00

Crime Lab 101 March 20, 2025

Utilizing her expertise as a forensic scientist, DNA Analyst, and Serologist for the Marion County Crime Lab, Alaina Kreger will educate learners about the techniques used to process evidence, how these results inform the criminal justice process, and recommend practice for collecting, preserving, and presenting evidence. Other topics will include CODIS, proper labeling and packaging of evidentiary materials, and trace evidence.

Presented by IU Health & IU School of Nursing Academic - Practice Partnership. This opportunity and corresponding CEs are free of charge thanks to HRSA Grant #T96HP53171.

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Mar
10
to Mar 14

March 10-14, 2025- Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric SANE Training

Registration is now open for the March 2025 SANE in-person didactic course. This is a great opportunity for those who wish to pursue SANE/forensic nursing but prefer an in-person learning environment.

Why should you attend?

  • live, in-person learning environment with skilled instructors

  • content covers all ages Adult/Adolescent/Pediatrics, therefore eliminating the need for additional/separate didactic courses, saving you time and money

  • IAFN approved course

  • cost effective and economical (registration fee is only $350 if you register by February 1st)

  • lunch and snacks are included daily

  • resource/handout binder included

  • safe and supportive learning environment

  • open to disciplines outside of nursing (e.g. social work, law enforcement, legal)

  • Indiana RNs may be eligible for funding assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project (contact the Project before registering to learn more about funding assistance)

  • open to out-of-state participants

  • ongoing support and resources provided when you start practicing

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SANE Pediatric Didactic Course
Feb
4
9:00 AM09:00

SANE Pediatric Didactic Course

February 4, 2025 (Deadline: January 10, 2024)

Expand your nursing knowledge and make a difference in the lives of children. The IU Academic-Practice Partnership for Forensic Nursing is hosting a Pediatric SANE Didactic Course for registered nurses seeking the opportunity to practice as a Pediatric Forensic Nurse.

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric Didactic Course – a six-week training that begins February 4, 2025 – will fulfill the didactic requirement for training in pediatric forensic nursing care. Content of the course will include trauma-informed care, prepubescent anatomy and physiology, growth and development, documentation, evidence collection, discharge planning and more.

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Nov
14
9:00 AM09:00

November 14, 2024 Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

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Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

Cost

$75-RNs, EMS
$50-Prosecutors, Law Enforcement, Social Workers, Advocates

Community Partners

This course is a joint venture between the Indy Roadrunners Chapter 134 Emergency Nurses Association, ICADV, Indy Champions, and the Marion County Prosecutors Office.

Continuing Education

6.75 Indiana Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and ANCC contact hours have been submitted for attorneys, law enforcement personnel, nurses, and others.

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Aug
16
9:00 AM09:00

August 16, 2024 Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

REGISTER

This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the Wabash Valley Roadrunners Chapter 401 Emergency Nurses Association, Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA) Wabash Valley, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Vigo County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.

Topics include:

  • Registration

  • Introduction to the Material

  • Community and Collaborative Relationships

  • Medical Aspect of Strangulation

  • Legal Aspects of Strangulation

  • Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam

  • Questions & Answers, Evaluations

Audience:

  • Emergency nurses

  • EMS personnel

  • Law enforcement personnel

  • Advocates and victim assistants

  • Social workers

  • Attorneys

  • Interested individuals

NOTICE OF DISCLOSURES

Registration begins at 0830 (8:30 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course will begin at 0900 (9:00 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course is scheduled to end by 1730 (5:30 p.m.) Eastern Time. Lunch will be provided with registration.

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Jun
17
9:00 AM09:00

June 17, 2024 Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the West Central Chapter 501 Emergency Nurses Association, Indiana University Health West Central Region Center of Hope, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Tippecanoe County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.

CEs will be provided through ENA, Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) and Law enforcement CEs provided through the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV).

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Apr
24
to May 29

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Course

Registration for this course has closed.

View Course Flyer HERE

View Course Syllabus HERE

Signed Class Policy Acknowledgement found HERE

Participants will not be considered for admission in the class until all documents are received. After the March 1st deadline for applications, the planning committee will review applications and notify participants of acceptance into the course. All payments for course must be made before April 18th, 2024

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Mar
1
7:30 AM07:30

March 1, 2024 - Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course

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Chapter 137 will host the next Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course on March 1, 2024, at the Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, in Evansville, Indiana.

This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including Chapter 137, Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Holly’s House, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, several county prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.

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Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

April 25-27, 2023- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Conference

  • Virtual - Zoom link shared after registration (map)
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Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

The theme of our conference this year is Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The theme encompasses the history of Rape Crisis Centers (RCCs), tips for service providers, updates from statewide RCCs, how changes in the Indiana state legislature have affected RCCs, information from the Department of Children Services, confidentiality training, and much more.

What: A conference that dives into the history of RCCs, tips for service providers, updates for statewide RCCs, legislative changes, and more

When: 04/25/23 - 04/27/23

Where: Virtual - Zoom link shared after registration

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Cost: Free for Rape Crisis Center staff, $75 for non-Rape Crisis Center attendees

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Aug
16
to Sep 20

AFN Presents: Walking Forward: Best Practices for Pediatric Medical Forensic Care

The Academy of Forensic Nursing Presents:
Walking Forward: Best Practices for Pediatric Medical Forensic Care

This weekly series will take place on Tuesdays from 4-5:30pm, virtually.

Topics include:

  • August 16 Problematic Sexual Behaviors

  • August 23 Importance of Repeat Exams

  • August 30 Adressing Childhood Adversity

  • September 6 Pediatric History-taking

  • September 13 Concerning Skin Conditions

  • September 20 Child Maltreatment

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Jul
21
to Jul 22

July 21-22, 2022 - AFN Indianapolis Regional Conference

Register Now!

Beyond the Bedside: Increasing the Footprint of Forensic Nursing IV 2022

Online registration: Indianapolis 2022 Regional Conference | Academy of Forensic Nursing | AFN | Home (goafn.org)

Join your AFN colleagues at the Indianapolis 2022 Regional Conference this summer. Build your knowledge base, and enhance your forensic nursing practice over two, fast-paced conference days! Don't miss the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers in the field of forensic nursing!

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Feb
24
to Feb 25

February 24-25, 2022- Adult/Adolescent SANE Clinical Course

  • Landsbaum Health Education Center (map)
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This clinical training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live” patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

Prerequisites: Participants must have previously completed the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent Didactic Training program.

Hoosier nurses working in rural and under served communities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana SANE Training Project. To apply for financial assistance, click <<here>>.

Cost:  This program includes 16 CEUs*, course materials, and lunch each day.  

  • Indiana Residents: $200   

  • Out-of-state Residents: $300

*CEUs approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

This training co-sponsored by the Indiana ENA, Indiana SANE Training Project and Indiana AHEC Network.

REGISTRATION: Indiana nurses should register through the Indiana SANE Training Project link above. Out-of-state nurses, please email Angie Morris at ammorris2@usi.edu for information on how to register and submit payment.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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