Program Overview

Program Overview

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) preparing to practice in the SANE role. The curriculum follows the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) SANE Education Guidelines and awards 40 nursing contact hours upon successful completion.

Target Audience

• RNs and APRNs seeking SANE didactic education
  • Clinicians working in emergency, urgent care, or forensic settings

Accreditation & Hours

Total Hours: 40 contact hours (IAFN guideline-aligned)

Course Structure

• Prework (Online): 16 hours of asynchronous modules
• In-Person Training: 24 hours of live lectures over three consecutive 8-hour days at KU Medical Center

Upcoming Sessions

• April 2026: Didactic, 4/20-4/22
• July 2026: Didactic, 7/27-7/29
• October 2026: Didactic, 10/19-10/21

Clinical Skills Simulation Training

A separate 16-hour clinical simulation training utilizing the IAFN curriculum to support competency in performing the adult sexual assault medical forensic examination is offered.

Save the Date

• Clinical, 4/23-4/24
• Clinical, 7/30-7/31
• Clinical, 10/22-10/23

Continuing Education

In support of improving patient care, the University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing: ANCC Contact Hours

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 16 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.