South Dakota healthcare professionals have two valuable free training opportunities available this fall for those interested in strengthening their knowledge and skills in caring for patients who have experienced sexual assault.
The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, Hennepin Healthcare, and contributions from the Avera SANE team are offering the following training opportunities:
Free 40-Hour Adolescent-Adult Virtual Didactic Course
Beginning August 26
This free, 40-hour virtual didactic course provides foundational education for those interested in becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and expanding their ability to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adolescent and adult patients following sexual assault.
Learn more and register: SANE 40-Hour Virtual Didactic Course
For course requirements or additional information, contact Jen Canton at jencanton@sdnafvsa.com.
Free SANE Clinical Skills Lab
November 5–6 | Pierre, South Dakota
Following the didactic training, a free two-day sexual assault nurse examiner clinical skills lab will be offered in Pierre on November 5–6. This hands-on opportunity is designed to help participants build and practice the clinical skills necessary to provide comprehensive medical-forensic care.
Learn more and register: SANE Clinical Skills Lab
For course requirements or additional information, contact Jen Canton at jencanton@sdnafvsa.com.
Understanding Recent Changes to Post-Sexual Assault Medical Care
SDAHO also recently provided education on changes impacting post-sexual-assault medical care in South Dakota. On July 9, SDAHO presented “SD Law Changes in Post Sexual Assault Medical Care,” providing a comprehensive review and discussion of amendments to SDCL 22.22.26.
The session addressed changes regarding which medical personnel may conduct a medical-forensic examination and the requirements for hospital and clinic policies related to available post-assault care. The webinar also included an overview of eSANE/teleSANE, an important component of the new law changes that can help expand access to specialized sexual assault examination expertise.
Missed the webinar? The session is available on demand for those who were unable to attend or would like to review the information.
Watch the SD Law Changes in Post Sexual Assault Medical Care webinar
