SANE_09.indd - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
SANE_09.indd - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
SANE_09.indd - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
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Pediatric <strong>SANE</strong> Training<br />
3-Day Preparation Program for the <strong>SANE</strong>-P Certification<br />
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday September 30, October 1 & 2, 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong><br />
Description: A team approach is necessary for a victim centered response to pediatric sexual<br />
assault. Therefore, this course will describe the role and function <strong>of</strong> each member <strong>of</strong> a pediatric<br />
sexual assault response team including the role <strong>of</strong> child sexual abuse specialists. Emphasis will be<br />
placed upon the role <strong>of</strong> the forensic examiner in the immediate aftermath <strong>of</strong> the crime. Protocols<br />
and procedures for forensic examiners will be described and discussed. This course is a three<br />
day comprehensive course designed for health care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. At the completion <strong>of</strong> this<br />
course, each participant will be able to assess, evaluate and examine pediatric victims <strong>of</strong> sexual<br />
assault in the immediate aftermath <strong>of</strong> the crime. Course content will include evidence collection,<br />
documentation, referrals, and testimony. A skills station for photography and colposcopy will<br />
be included in the course. In keeping with IAFN standards, this course prepares participants for<br />
the <strong>SANE</strong>-P examination.<br />
Target Audience: The course is open to nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physicians<br />
and physician assistants. It is beneficial, but not mandatory, that the participant complete an<br />
adult sexual assault forensic examiner training prior to this course.<br />
Content:<br />
<strong>SANE</strong>-P Certification<br />
The <strong>SANE</strong>-P credential is currently <strong>of</strong>fered as a pr<strong>of</strong>essional certification for sexual assault nurse<br />
examiners that care for the pediatric and adolescent populations. <strong>SANE</strong>-P is the earned credential<br />
which recognizes that the highest standards <strong>of</strong> forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners<br />
has been achieved. You can become certified by successfully completing the <strong>SANE</strong>-P examination.<br />
Earning certification demonstrates pr<strong>of</strong>essional commitment, a key capacity <strong>of</strong> leadership. Nurses who<br />
take the extra step to become certified in their specialty document their commitment to quality care.<br />
Specialty certification is increasingly becoming an essential nursing credential.<br />
<strong>SANE</strong>-A Certification<br />
The <strong>SANE</strong>-A credential is currently <strong>of</strong>fered as a pr<strong>of</strong>essional certification for sexual assault nurse<br />
examiners <strong>of</strong> adults and adolescents’. <strong>SANE</strong>-A is the earned credential which recognizes that the<br />
highest standards <strong>of</strong> forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners have been achieved. You can<br />
become certified by successfully completing the <strong>SANE</strong>-A examination. Re-certification is available<br />
by examination on continuing education. Nurses with <strong>SANE</strong>-A after their name are Board-Certified<br />
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners-Adult/Adolescent. Earning certification demonstrates pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
commitment, a key capacity <strong>of</strong> leadership. Nurses who take the extra step to become certified in their<br />
specialty document their commitment to quality care. Specialty certification is increasingly becoming<br />
an essential nursing credential.<br />
Becoming Board-Certified is a statement that the nurse has accepted the challenge <strong>of</strong> preparing for<br />
and passing a rigorous examination demonstrating refined knowledge and critical thinking skills.<br />
Recertification ensures that the <strong>SANE</strong>-A’s body <strong>of</strong> knowledge continues to be on the leading edge <strong>of</strong><br />
the specialty practice.<br />
www.iafn.org<br />
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3<br />
Anatomy <strong>of</strong> the Child Sexual<br />
Assault Crime, Incidence &<br />
Prevalence<br />
Conceptual Models: CSA<br />
Response Team<br />
Mental Health Consequences<br />
Role <strong>of</strong> the Forensic<br />
Examiner<br />
Forensic Interviews <strong>of</strong><br />
Victims <strong>of</strong> CSA<br />
Forensic Examination <strong>of</strong><br />
Victims <strong>of</strong> CSA<br />
Documentation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Forensic Examination<br />
Forensic Photography<br />
Landmark Cases<br />
Law Enforcement Response<br />
to CSA<br />
Prosecution <strong>of</strong> CSA<br />
Offenders<br />
Sexually Transmitted<br />
Disease & CSA<br />
Role & Function <strong>of</strong> DHS &<br />
CSA<br />
Role & Function <strong>of</strong> Child<br />
Advocacy Centers<br />
Day & Date: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday September 30, October 1 & 2, 2009<br />
Time: Overall 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM –Sign-in 8:00 AM<br />
Fee: The program fee <strong>of</strong> $359 includes attendance at the program, continental breakfast,<br />
program materials and ANCC accredited nursing contact hour credits. Lunch is on your own.<br />
Accreditation: The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Center for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Development is accredited as a provider <strong>of</strong> continuing nursing education by the American<br />
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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