Sexual Assault Examination Training
Sexual Assault Examination Training
ONLINE PROGRAM
Work with law enforcement and the legal system while providing sensitive care to victims, both adult and adolescent, of sexual assault. Topics in this comprehensive online program include medical assessment of injuries, forensic terminology, DNA, forensic wound identification, collection and preservation of forensic specimens, toluidine blue dye staining, Wood's lamp use, photography, chain of custody procedures, law enforcement investigation processes, advocate crisis intervention, documentation, and preparation for court testimony.
Upon the completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the evolution of the sexual assault examiner in the United States.
- Define rape and sexual assault according to her/his jurisdiction.
- State the name of the district attorney and office location most likely to prosecute the potential sexual assault examiner's cases in the jurisdiction where the SAE is to practice.
- Cite five examples of case law affecting the prosecution of sexual assault perpetrators that can be applied in the SAE's jurisdiction of practice.
- Compare and contrast elements of the Sexual Assault Examination as it varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction (or state to state).
- Collaborate with other crisis intervention personnel and law enforcement personnel in the care of the sexual assault victim.
- Describe the investigative processes utilized to identify, charge and prosecute suspected perpetrators.
- Establish priorities of care for any sexual assault victim presenting to the SAE.
This program was developed in partnership with American Forensic Nurses, Inc.
Who Can Benefit?
This program is designed for physicians, RNs, LVNs, LPNs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed or registered health care professionals. Non-RNs, law enforcement, attorneys and social services professionals may benefit from the course, but are not eligible to participate in a preceptorship.
Course Schedule
| Required Courses (4 units) | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Examination Training: Adult/Adolescent | 4.0 |  | |
Completion Information
Completion Requirements
Participants must:
- complete the four-unit (60-hour) online course
- score at least 90 percent on the final exam
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.
NOTE: To practice as a sexual assault examiner, you must also:
- have a medical license or registration, i.e. physicians, RNs, LVNs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed or registered health care professionals.
- successfully complete a preceptorship, comprised of a minimum of 45 hours of supervised clinical and non-clinical activities. You are responsible for arranging for your preceptorship. You should be already employed with a hospital or clinic that currently performs sexual assault examinations (SART or similar).
Completion Time
The program can be completed in three months.
Cost
The tuition for this program is approximately $645. Required textbooks not included.
Instructors
Instructors
- Carl Caruso, RN, SANE-A; Contributing Author , Forensic Nurse Professionals, Inc. ; Member, International Association of Forensic Nurses; Pasadena
Instructor Opportunities
Interested in becoming an instructor at UCR Extension? Find out how.
Additional Information
Textbook Information
Required: Giardino, A.P. et al. Quick-Reference Sexual Assault. St. Louis: G.W. Medical Publishing Inc., 2006.
(ISBN 1–878060–38–4)
Optional: "The Sexual Assault Examination: Essential Forensic Techniques" video/DVD, AFN, Inc.
To purchase optional DVD, please visit http://amrn.com/studentdiscount.html.
Delivery Method
The course is presented online. You will need access to the Internet, an e-mail account, Adobe Acrobat Reader software, and MS Word 98 or later. A high-speed connection, such as DSL or cable is highly recommended. To learn more about online courses at UCR Extension, visit our Online Course Information page
Certification
This course meets the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) didactic requirements to become a certified SANE-A.
Professional Credit
The following professional credit can be obtained by taking this course;
- Registered Nursing Credit: CA BRN provider # 11713 - 40 CE hours
(If you are from out of California, contact your state's Board of Registered Nursing to determine applicability.) - Board of Behavioral Sciences: CA provider # PCE 3379
- Minimum Continuing Legal Education: UCR Extension is approved by the State Bar of California as a provider of MCLE. This program is approved for 18 hours of MCLE credit for attorneys and paralegals
.
(Out-of-state participants: contact your state's Board of Nursing or State Bar for applicability toward your continuing education requirement if needed.)
Additional Resources
Advisory Board
- Janet Barber, MSN, RN, FAAFS, DFIAFN , Nursing Education Consultant , Greensburg, IN
- Faye Battiste-Otto, RN, SANE; Program Coordinator and Consultant ; President, American Forensic Nurses, Inc. ; Member, International Association of Forensic Nurses ; Palm Springs
- Patrick Besant-Matthews, M.D., Forensic Pathologist , Dallas, TX
- Michael Bourke, Ph.D., Lead Criminalist, DNA Section , Department of Public Safety Forensic Science Laboratory, Meriden, CT
- Cari Caruso, RN, SANE-A; Contributing Author , Forensic Nurse Professionals, Inc. ; Member, International Association of Forensic Nurses; Pasadena
- Greg Golden, D.D.S., Forensic Odontologist , Rancho Cucamonga
- Constance A. Hoyt, MSN, RN; Forensic Clinical Nurse Specialist ; Chief Author and Educational Coordinator ; Member, International Association of Forensic Nurses; Merrimac, MA
- Kimberly McCarthy, RN , Assistant Course Instructor , Emergency Department and Critical Care Specialist , York Beach, ME
- Harold Messler, B.S., Chief Investigator, Crime Lab , Metropolitan Police Department , St. Louis, MO
- Karen Phillips, J.D., RN , Clinical Nurse Specialist , Snyder, Turner, Phillips & Ober, LLC Attorneys at Law , South Weymouth, MA
- Diane Wigmore, RN, SANE , Contributing Author, Assistant Course Instructor , Trauma Coordinator, Amesbury, MA
Contact Information
Jennifer Campbell
(951) 827-5804
sciences@ucx.ucr.edu
