SAFE Center Training Courses.

The SAFE Center has collaborated with organizations and departments across the state of Iowa to bring high-level training and education services to sexual assault examiners and response teams.

SANE Training & Other Multi-Disciplinary Professional Training

The SAFE Center provides the only accredited 40-hour initial classroom training program for SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Nurses available in the state of Iowa. Our SANE-accredited programs meet the rigorous standards set by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and by the Iowa Attorney General’s office associated code 915, ensuring that nurses are eligible to sit for international SANE Certification upon completion.

Beyond our foundational SANE training, the SAFE Center offers comprehensive in-person continuing education opportunities for professionals across multiple disciplines involved in sexual assault response. These trainings cover a wide range of critical topics, including multidisciplinary team collaboration, mock exams and hands-on simulation, proper evidence handling and documentation, trauma-informed interviewing techniques, and best practices in forensic nursing and victim advocacy.

We are dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals, law enforcement, advocates, prosecutors, and other community partners through high-quality, interactive training experiences. If your organization is interested in scheduling a training session, please reach out to us directly to learn more or to request a customized program that meets your team’s specific needs.

Online Courses

Online Course

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

$550.00

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 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.

Online Course

Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Examiner Online Course **IAFN Approved

$550.00

Open to: Nurses Only The purpose of this course is to educate nurses in the standards of Forensic Nursing and 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 nurses interested in becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Requirements include RN or higher.

In-Person Courses

In-Person Course

OTHER DISCIPLINES – Sexual Assault MDT Live Skills Workshop

$150.00

Practice interactive hands-on skills for Sexual Assault care.
Live patient exams, evidence handling, documentation essentials, interviewing techniques, and more!
Nurses will be checked off on exams needed for Qualified Provider qualification.
RegisteredNurses who completed the 40-hour SANE didactic course

In-Person Course

LAW ENFORCEMENT – Sexual Assault MDT Live Skills Workshop

$150.00

Practice interactive hands-on skills for Sexual Assault care.
Live patient exams, evidence handling, documentation essentials, interviewing techniques, and more!
Nurses will be checked off on exams needed for Qualified Provider qualification.
RegisteredNurses who completed the 40-hour SANE didactic course

In-Person Course

ADVOCATES – Sexual Assault MDT Live Skills Workshop

$150.00

Practice interactive hands-on skills for Sexual Assault care.
Live patient exams, evidence handling, documentation essentials, interviewing techniques, and more!
Nurses will be checked off on exams needed for Qualified Provider qualification.
RegisteredNurses who completed the 40-hour SANE didactic course

In-Person Course

NURSES – Sexual Assault MDT Live Skills Workshop

$250.00

Practice interactive hands-on skills for Sexual Assault care.
Live patient exams, evidence handling, documentation essentials, interviewing techniques, and more!
Nurses will be checked off on exams needed for Qualified Provider qualification.
RegisteredNurses who completed the 40-hour SANE didactic course