SANE-a / SANE-P
Definition
The two IAFN certification examinations: SANE-A for adult and adolescent patients; SANE-P for the paediatric population. Both require documented clinical hours and a written examination.
- Certifying body
- IAFN
- SANE-A scope
- Adult and adolescent patients
- SANE-P scope
- Paediatric patients
- Requirements
- Documented clinical hours plus written exam
Common questions
Why does IAFN maintain two separate certifications rather than one general one?+
Examining adult versus paediatric patients after sexual assault requires distinct clinical skills, developmentally appropriate communication, and different anatomical and consent considerations, so the two exams and clinical-hour requirements are tailored separately.
Does holding SANE-A automatically qualify a nurse to examine paediatric patients?+
No. SANE-A and SANE-P are separate certifications with separate clinical-hour and examination requirements, so a nurse certified only as SANE-A would need to complete the paediatric pathway before practising as SANE-P.
How does this certification affect a nurse's testimony in court?+
Holding a current IAFN certification is commonly cited to establish the examiner's qualification as an expert witness, since it demonstrates documented training and tested competency in forensic examination technique specific to the patient population involved.
Related terms
- FNDI
- Forensic Nurse Death Investigator. A registered nurse working within a medical examiner or coroner system to investigate deaths in the field, combining...
- IAFN
- International Association of Forensic Nurses: the professional body that sets education standards, administers the SANE-A and SANE-P certification examinations, and publishes clinical...
- One Stop Centre (OSC)
- India's government-funded integrated support centres for survivors of violence against women, providing medical, legal, police, psychological, and shelter services under one roof,...
- SANE
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: a registered nurse credentialled by the IAFN to conduct medical-forensic examinations following sexual violence. SANE-A covers adult/adolescent patients;...
- Scope of Practice
- The legally defined boundaries of what a licensed nurse may do in a given jurisdiction, which for forensic nurses extends to evidence...