Medical Provider (M.D./D.O.) Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Examiner

The purpose of this course is to educate providers in the standards to ensure competent medical-legal forensic evaluation for all patients reporting sexual violence. Taking into account developmental, cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual and socioeconomic diversity. This course is intended for providers interested in becoming Sexual Assault Qualified Provider Examiners. In order to successfully complete this training, participants must complete all online requirements and receive a 90% on the post-test. All requirements listed above must be met to satisfy completion of the course. No partial credit given.  This course satisfies and meets the criteria established in accordance with the Iowa SANE standards per section (915) 9.79. This course meets AOA Category 2-B CME by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). This course meets AMA PRA Category 1 Credits by Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and S.A.F.E. Center of Iowa.

**Under Iowa Administrative Code rule 9.79(3)(c), only providers holding an active M.D. or D.O. license qualify to complete a 30-hour Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Examiner course and be designated as a Qualified Provider. Physician Assistants (P.A.s) remain fully eligible to become Qualified Providers and may serve victims of sexual assault, but they must complete the full 40-hour training program. This requirement is stipulated by Iowa Code.