15 Aug DOH-Approved Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Course (NYC)
Upon completion of all course requirements, course participants will be able to use the Certificate of Completion in order to be certified as a SAFE with the NYS Department of Health.
At Manhattan Family Justice Center
80 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
$0 – $600
Presented by the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
September 2019 NYS DOH Approved Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course (Intro Level)
*Continuing Nursing Education Credits have been approved through the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited Approver of continuing nursing education through the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation.*
*Registration is FREE for participants from non-SAFE designated hospitals*
Schedule
Wednesday September 25: 9:00am – 6:30pm
Thursday September 26: 9:00am - 6:30pm
Friday September 27: 9:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday September 28: 9:00am - 1:00/4:30pm (Clinical Day - hours dependent upon modules)
*Saturday location Lenox Health Greenwich Village, 30 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011*
Course Description
This comprehensive, 40-hour* SAFE certification course called, "The Assessment and Evaluation of Adult/Adolescent Survivors of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence (Intro Level)", trains medical professionals to provide competent, compassionate care to sexual assault victims, while using the most advanced technology associated with DNA and other sexual assault forensic evidence collection and preservation. Upon completion of all course requirements, course participants will be able to use the Certificate of Completion in order to be certified as a SAFE with the NYS Department of Health.
Objectives
The objectives of this course address the development of skillful assessment techniques, thorough understanding of the dynamics of rape and intimate partner violence and the mechanics of injury which provide a solid foundation for working with survivors. This course combines the knowledge and expertise of a nationally recognized faculty with a variety of educational methods to give participants the maximum opportunity for professional growth in this advanced practice role. In addition, this course will combine online instruction with a clinical session.
***Please note that in addition to classroom training, participants are required to complete online work to receive a certificate of completion. Online work is reviewed and certified by SAFETI staff for accuracy and competency.