Pediatric Sexual Assault Review Course

April 14, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. This course provides a comprehensive review of the sexual assault examination process for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). Designed for both new and experienced practitioners, the program reinforces core competencies in trauma-informed care, forensic evidence collection, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants will explore best practices for conducting medical-forensic evaluations, maintaining chain of custody, and supporting patients with compassion and professionalism. Through case-based learning and clinical guidance, this review prepares SANEs to deliver high‑quality, survivor‑centered care while meeting legal and professional practice requirements.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for registered nurses who will participate in the SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) program at Geisinger.  

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • review the PA guidelines for pediatric/adolescent Sexual Assault
  • improve understanding of trauma informed care for children and adolescents
  • identify normal and abnormal anatomy and exam findings on children and adolescents
  • discuss the proper approach to interacting with children/adolescents who have experienced sexual assault
  • discuss peer review practices for children and adolescent SA exams
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed. Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity. Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.00 ANCC
    • 0.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    02/12/2026
    Course expires: 
    12/31/2026
    Event starts: 
    04/14/2026 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    04/14/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
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    Geisinger Community Medical Center
    Classroom #3, Professional Building
    Scranton, PA
    United States

    Guest Faculty

    Tammy Bimber DNP, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NYSAFE
    Activity Speaker
    Forensic Nurse Educator and Consultant
    Warren General Hospital
    Warren, PA

    Geisinger Faculty

    Natalie Giordano, MHA
    Activity Director
    Operations Director, Emergency Service Line
     
    Carol Walters, DNP, MHA, RN, NE-BC
    Activity Planner
    Inpatient Nursing Manager, Emergency Department 

    Content Disclosure

    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for __ contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    None

    Available Credit

    • 0.00 ANCC
    • 0.00 Participation Credit
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