To begin the WV SANE Training for adults/adolescents, a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) must have a current, unrestriced licensure. It is preferred that nurses have 2 years of clinical experience before training to be a SANE.
The WV SANE training involves the following:
- WV SANE Didactic Coursework - 40 hours online
- WV SANE Clinical Skills Day - 16 hours (2 days face-to-face training)
- WV SANE Clinical Requirements with Preceptor
WV SANE Didactic Online Coursework for Adults/Adolescents
The 40 hours of SANE online training is self-paced and available without cost to health care providers and includes information on how to:
- Obtain a relevant medical history from a sexual assault patient
- Conduct a physical examination specific to the medical history
- Document injury using photography, body diagrams, and charting
- Collect and preserve forensic samples
- Use the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory's sexual assault evidence collection kit (SAECK)
- Provide the patient with prophylactic medications and/or emergency contraception for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy
- Treat and/or refer the patient for medical treatment
WV Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Skills Days - Classroom Training and Practicum Skills Day for Adults/Adolescents
After completing the 40-hour online SANE training, the nurse must attend the West Virginina SANE Clinical Skills Day and the West Virginia SANE Practicum Skills Day, unless the hospital they are employed at has an established SANE skills training that has been approved to substitute for this training.
WV Clinical Requirements with Preceptor(s) for Adult/Adolescent (AA) SANE Training
Demonstration of clinical competence is an essential part of the completion of the adult/adolescent SANE training. The nurse must have a period of clinical practice with a qulaified preceptor to adequately develop and demonstrate the competencies and skills required of SANEs. In addition to attending the two (2) in person training days, the nurse must demonstate competency in genital exams, specialized equipment proficiency training, complete the free online SAMFE Virtual Practicum, attend a criminal trial proceeding, complete three additional training opportunities such as webinars or meeting with their local Rape Crisis Center, and demonstrate competency in performing the medical forensci examination.
NOTE: It is recommended that the clinical requirements be completed within a six (6) month time period, but they must be completed with the year following the didactic SANE training.