SANE Refresher Course - 2026

Pittston, PA US
October 12, 2026
This is an in-person educational activity. In order to provide a robust call schedule of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs), Geisinger offers training for nurses and providers to provide forensic examination services to patients who present to Geisinger Emergency Departments (EDs) who have been sexually assaulted or a victim of physical violence. Goal is to have 24/7 coverage, 365 days per year to ease the burden on ED nurses as these forensic exams take multiple hours to perform, reducing coverage on the floor to care for other patients. The examination process, when performed by a trained SANE nurse, creates better patient experience.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

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

1. complete forensic examination and collection of evidence, including anonymous reporting
2. provide trauma informed care to victims of sexual assault
3. complete medicolegal photography and specimen collection
4. describe indications for sexually transmitted disease and prophylaxis

Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  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: 
    • 8.00 ANCC
    • 8.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    07/21/2026
    Course expires: 
    10/26/2026
    Event starts: 
    10/12/2026 - 7:00am EDT
    Event ends: 
    10/12/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
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    Schedule
     
    7:30 am – 8:00 am
    Welcome, Homework Review
     
    8:00 am – 9:30 am
    Adult/Adolescent
    • Assessment – Normal Findings vs. Injury
    • Documentation
    • Prophylaxis
    9:30 am – 9:45 am
    Morning Break
     
    9:45 am – 10:45 am
    Evidence Collection
    • Kit Revisions
    • Thinking Outside the Box
     
    10:45 am – 12: 15 pm
    • Non-Leading History
    • Sexual Assault Exam Variations
    • Genital Assessment and Documentation
     
    12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
    Lunch will be provided
     
    1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
    Non/Near Fatal Strangulation
    • Assessment
    • Photography
    • Documentation
     
    3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Court
    • Trial Preparation
    • Expert Witness Testimony
    • Developing a CV
     
    4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    Evaluation & Adjournment
    Geisinger CenterPoint Office Building
    300 Keystone Avenue
    Conference Room 2160
    Pittston, PA 18640
    United States

    Guest Faculty

    Jen McNew BSN RN FNE-A/P SANE-A, SANE-P
    Activity Planner
    Forensic Nurse Consultant
    Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD

    Geisinger Faculty

    Natalie Giordano, MHA
    Activity Director
    Associate Vice President
    Geisinger CenterPoint Office Building
     
    Elisabeth Marzzacco, RN, BSN
    Activity Planner
    SANE Coordinator
    Geisinger Medical Center

    Carol Walters DNP MHA RN NE-BC
    Activity Planner
    Operations Manager
    Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital

    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 8 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

    • 8.00 ANCC
    • 8.00 Participation Credit
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