Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Micro-credential (SAN01)

Description

This course is designed for nurses and addresses support, evaluation, and intervention with victims of recent sexual assault. The course prepares nurses to examine, collect evidence and support victims of recent sexual assault as well as to provide testimony related to this evaluation. Course content includes risk factors for assault, standards of practice, physical and psychological consequences of assault, forensic and non-forensic examination, injury identification, evidence collection, documentation, and interventions for prophylaxis as well as discharge follow-up. 

Also included are sections on testimony, consent, and quality assurance. The content has been designed to be consistent with the theory requirements to write the SANE-A (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner of Adults/Adolescents) exams from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. There is, however, some pediatric content included in the course to meet the needs of rural/northern communicates without specialized teams. 

• Module 1: Sexual Assault Risks & Realities
• Module 2: Legal & Health Care Response
• Module 3: Anatomy, Physiology & Developmental Issues
• Module 4: Sexual Assault Evidence
• Module 5: Sexual Assault Evaluation
• Module 6: Interventions & Follow-up
• Module 7: Professional Issues & Ethics
• Module 8: Criminal Justice System

Prerequisite

You must be a registered nurse (RN) to take this course. Proof of current registration is required upon enrolment. 

Delivery Format

Paced online, where you have the support of a course tutor to be successful. 

Next Intake - May 5 to August 29, 2025

Completion Timeframe

48 hours over 14 weeks. 

Learner Requirements

You must have access to a computer and a stable internet connection. You are required to complete all self-study modules and assessments. Assessments include case studies and quizzes. You require a grade of 80% or greater in order to pass.

How to Apply

Please download and complete the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner application form, and submit it with all required documentation to kweber@nwpolytech.ca.

Bursaries are available for students living and working in Alberta.   *Bursary funding provided by Alberta Culture – Community Grant*

Accreditation

NWP Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Micro-credential. 

Upon completion of all modules, you will be prepared to write the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner of Adults/Adolescents (SANE-A) exams from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. 

Refund/Extension Policy

No refunds or withdrawals are permitted for micro-credential courses. 

Micro-credential courses are not eligible for an extension. If you do not complete the course content within your registration timeframe, you will have to re-register and pay for the full tuition again. 

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