Sexual Assault Examination Training: Adult/Adolescent
online program

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I do not have any medical training or education. Can I get into this field?
2. Do I need to apply for this program?
3. After completing the course and internship, can I begin practicing as a SANE or SAE?
4. I've enrolled, now what?
5. Do you provide placement for the internship?
6. I am an international student. Can I take these courses? How do I enroll?

1. I do not have any medical training or education. Can I get into this field?

Only licensed medical professionals are accepted into the internship portion of this program. Non-medical professionals may apply for the online course only.

2. Do I need to apply for this program?

Yes. Please complete and download the program admissions application and mail it back to UCR Extension prior to beginning the course.

3. After completing the course and internship, can I begin practicing as a SANE or SAE?

Yes! Once you complete both the academic and internship portions of the program, you may begin practicing as a SANE, SAE, or FNE. The term SAE (sexual assault examiner) has become the popular acronym. There are several different titles used throughout the country.

As an additional option, the International Association of Forensic Nursing offers certification as a SANE-A (adult/adolescent) and SANE-P (pediatric). To qualify, nurses must complete a didactic course and internship. UCR Extension’s SAE training program is a recognized education provider for IAFN’s SANE-A certification. For more information about SANE-A and SANE-P designations, visit www.iafn.org.

As far as we know, Florida is the only state that does not accept UCR Extension’s SAE training program. Florida nurses are required to attend SANE training solely provided through the Florida Department of Public Health.

4. I've enrolled, now what?

You will receive your confirmation of enrollment in the mail. Prior to the course start date, you will receive an e-mail providing you detailed instructions for obtaining your log-on for the online course.

5. Do you provide placement for the internship?

No. It is the responsibility of the participant to arrange for a local internship. All forms, evaluation tools, sample letters, etc. are provided in the Internship Information. However, instructors may be available to assist and advise in linking you to professional resources in your community.

6. I am an international student. Can I take these courses? How do I enroll?

Yes, you may enroll and complete these online courses. There are no geographic boundaries for learning online. Unfortunately, you will not be able to enroll online. To enroll, please call in your enrollment and credit card information to the numbers on this link: http://www.extension.ucr.edu/register.html