Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse/Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) Clinical Skills Lab: July 2026 Cohort

Idaho Falls, ID US

July 31, 2026 to August 1, 2026

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Clinical Skills Lab

Medical Office Building, EIRMC • Idaho Falls, Idaho

This 16-hour Clinical Skills Lab is a provider-directed, provider-paced educational activity designed to advance the professional competence and clinical performance of nurses and healthcare providers in the role of the adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE/SANE).

What you will practice:
Comprehensive medical-forensic examination skills, including trauma-informed patient assessment, injury identification, forensic evidence collection, and accurate documentation.

Important Registration Information:
Trainings are subject to rescheduling if fewer than three participants register. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants, with a waiting list available once capacity is reached.

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About the Training

This is the second portion of a two-part training. Participants must complete the didactic training before attending the Clinical Skills Lab.

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Continuing Education Credit Information

Successful completion of this CE/CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 16.0 ANCC or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Instructions for meeting the requirements to earn these credits will be provided prior to the start of the conference.

Refund Policy

In the event that you need a refund, you have two options:

1. Transfer your registration payment to a cohort on a different date. If this is your preferred option, please email [email protected].

2. Request a refund by filling out this form.

Please note that the refund deadline is five days before the start of the training, generally the Monday prior.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for healthcare professionals who provide care to patients affected by sexual violence. Training designation is based on licensure: Registered Nurses participate as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), while advanced practice providers and physicians (e.g., MD, DO, PA) participate as Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFE).

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this 16-hour Clinical Skills Lab, participants will be able to:

Differentiate normal female anogenital anatomy to support accurate assessment and identification of injury.

Demonstrate proper speculum examination techniques, including insertion, visualization of the cervix, and safe removal.

Perform adjunct examination techniques, including Foley catheter use for hymenal visualization when clinically indicated.

Identify sexually transmitted infection transference, incubation periods, presenting signs and symptoms, and proper site collection methods.

Apply principles of forensic photography, including consent, patient identification, and accurate documentation of findings.

Describe and demonstrate the appropriate use of toluidine blue dye, including application, interpretation, and removal based on clinical setting.

Conduct a comprehensive, trauma-informed patient history relevant to the medical-forensic examination.

Perform a complete head-to-toe physical assessment, including focused anogenital examination.

Demonstrate effective, patient-centered communication to prepare patients for the medical-forensic examination.

Collect, preserve, and package forensic evidence while maintaining proper chain of custody.

Apply principles of evidentiary integrity, including labeling, sealing, and documentation of specimens.

Develop an individualized, trauma-informed plan of care based on assessment findings.

Communicate and justify the plan of care while supporting patient autonomy and informed decision-making.

Course summary

Available credit:

16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
16.00 ANCC
This activity is approved for a maximum of 16.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
16.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens:

06/17/2026

Course expires:

09/01/2026

Event starts:

07/31/2026 - 9:00am MDT

Event ends:

08/01/2026 - 6:00pm MDT

Cost:

$600.00

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Clinical Agenda

This is a hands-on training taught through practice and demonstration using live model patients in a simulation laboratory with clinical preceptors. Participants will rotate between stations throughout the training.

Day One

Time	Topic	Format / Focus	Presenters
8:45–9:00	Welcome / Sign In	Coffee and breakfast	Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A
9:00–10:30	Anatomy	Classroom education focused on differentiating specific structures of female and male genital anatomy.	Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A
10:30–11:30	Hymenal Assessment	Classroom education on catheter use for hymenal visualization, patient explanation, insertion, and assessment of hymenal variations.	Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
11:30–12:00	Anogenital Examination	Classroom education on preparing patients for the exam, speculum technique, visualization of the cervix, and removal technique.	Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A
12:00–1:00	Toluidine Blue Application	Classroom education and demonstration on mechanism of action, application, interpretation, and removal.	Chantel Mower, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
1:00–1:30	Lunch
1:30–2:30	STI Signs, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment	Classroom education on common STIs, transmission, symptoms, screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment recommendations.	Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A
2:30–3:30	History Taking & Documentation	Classroom education on effective history-taking, documentation, presenting complaint, medical history, and related patient history.	Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
3:30–5:30	Anogenital Exam Practical Skills	Demonstration and live model practice in the exam room.	Chantel Mower, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Total: 8 hours

Day Two

Time	Topic	Format / Focus	Presenters
8:45–9:00	Welcome / Sign In	Coffee, light snack, and review of previous day.	Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A
9:00–11:00	Forensic Photography	Classroom education and demonstration on patient identification, consent, camera setup, focus, close-up images, and documentation of findings.	Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A
11:00–12:00	Physical Examination	Classroom education on key components of the physical exam and complete head-to-toe assessment.	Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Chantel Mower, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
12:00–12:30	Lunch
12:30–3:30	Evidence Collection	Classroom education on evidentiary specimens, body and surface collection, packaging, sealing, and chain of custody.	Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A Chantel Mower, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A
3:30–5:30	Plan of Care: Putting It All Together	Demonstration and live practice focused on developing, explaining, and justifying a patient-specific plan of care.	Emily Mangas, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Amanda Cook, RN, SANE-A Chantel Mower, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Anita Alvarez, RN, SANE-A

Total: 8 hours

Medical Office Building - Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

2860 Channing Way

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

United States