DCFNE Clinical Training Program Offerings

To request training opportunities with DCFNE, contact training@dcfne.org. We offer education for both prospective and experienced forensic nurses, as well as technical assistance for forensic nurse programs. Details and pricing can be found in the menu below.

  • DCFNE’s SANE Training is an International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved 40-hour didactic course designed to equip Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses with the foundational elements of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner practice. Participants who complete this training will be eligible to sit for the SANE-A Certification exam after completion of clinical practice requirements set by the IAFN. Awards 40 Continuing Nurse Education Hours upon completion. 

    Price: starting at $6,500 (Private Group Rate, 20 learners max.); $400 pp. (Individual Rate)

  • DCFNE’s 2-Day Clinical Skills Lab is an IAFN-approved 16-hour clinical training designed to provide individuals who have completed SANE didactic training with hands on clinical skills practice and simulated experiences in partnership with Forensic Training Associates (FTAs) who have been specially trained in forensic medical exams. This is an opportunity for the SANE to practice their skills and receive feedback from a live standardized patient. Awards 16 Continuing Nurse Education Hours upon completion.

    Price: starting at $8,500 (Private Group Rate, 12 learners max.); $550 pp. (Individual Rate)

  • SANE Bootcamp is DCFNE’s flagship training that allows new and experienced SANEs to review key elements of forensic nursing practice. This refresher style course encompasses education on a variety of topics including genital/pelvic examination, speculum insertion, forensic photography, and evidence collection. The one day training concludes with clinical skills validation completed in partnership with a trained Forensic Training Associate. Awards 8 Continuing Nurse Education Hours upon completion. 

    Price: starting at $1,800 (Private Group Rate)

  • Fans of DCFNE’s original SANE Bootcamp training will be thrilled to experience the newest version of our refresher training. This one day review course includes review of SANE case studies and terminology, courtroom testimony, care of the male sexual assault patient, care of the trafficked patient, and care of the LGBTQ+ patient.  The training concludes with clinical skills validation completed in partnership with a trained Forensic Training Associate. Awards 8 Continuing Nurse Education Hours upon completion. 

    Price: starting at $1,800 (Private Group Rate)

  • The original SANE Bootcamp has been adapted to an interactive, online platform. This one day course focuses on physical assessment and injury identification, including head-to-toe, strangulation, and anogenital assessments. A trained Forensic Training Associate will provide guidance, tips, and trauma-informed language for the genital examination and speculum insertion.  Additional sessions include medication review and patient education, as well as forensic photography. This interactive and engaging online course is perfect for all learner levels, from novice to advanced. Awards 6 Continuing Nurse Education Hours upon completion. 

    Price: $1,500 (Private Group Rate)

  • The DCFNE Forensic Nurse Examiner Preceptorship offers flexible scheduling, experienced Forensic Nurse Preceptors, and instructional methodologies for active, adult learners, guided by IAFN educational recommendations. The learner will have the opportunity to shadow alongside an experienced DCFNE Nurse as they respond to patients who have experienced sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence. This experience is perfect for novice FNEs looking to gain experience or seasoned FNEs in need of updating skills. Extended and Per Diem training options are available.

    Price: $1,000 (Extended option); $200 (Per Diem option)

  • Learners in need of a more individualized approach to skills training are encouraged to join DCFNE for a half day SANE Clinical Skills Session with a Forensic Nurse Educator and one of our trained Forensic Teaching Associates. These skills sessions can be modified to fit the needs of the learner and will include a forensic exam overview as well as time to practice clinical skills. The skills session can accommodate 1-3 learners per 4 hour session.

    Price: $500 

  • Technical assistance calls and consultations will be billed hourly at $81.25 per hour or a daily rate of $650, with a minimum of one hour charged, regardless of the length of consultation. 

    Our highly skilled staff is available to review documents including policies, protocols, training materials, and medical records. We may also develop content including but not limited to curriculum, training materials, policies, and protocols.