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About the Course
This course, taught by experts in the areas of forensic nursing, law enforcement and
criminal prosecution, emphasizes victim advocacy and the importance of being a member
of the interdisciplinary Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) in the investigative,
health care and prosecution processes.
This course serves as the "classroom" portion of the national certification offered
through IAFN (International Association of Forensic Nurses). Nurses will learn the
theory, research base, and legal rationales for protocols used by SANEs. Nurses will
observe simulated forensic interviews, evidence collection and expert witness testimony.
All training is consistent with the standards of practice as defined by the IAFN.
Professional Development
Duquesne University School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Registration/Cancellation Policy
Registration fee for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Didactic Course is $599.00 (price subject to change). This registration fee includes the program, materials, technology fee, contact hours and certificate of completion. If an applicant withdraws registration prior to beginning the course, the registration fee(s), less a handling charge, will be refunded. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE FIRST CLASS HAS CONVENED. We reserve the right to cancel the course due to lack of sufficient enrollment. Notification of a cancellation will be made one week prior to the course. In this case the entire registration fee will be refunded.
