SANE Program

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered nurse (R.N.) who has advanced education and clinical preparation in the forensic examination of sexual assault victims. SANEs ensure that sexual assault victims consistently receive prompt and compassionate emergency care. SANEs are skilled at identifying physical and psychological needs.They ensure that victims will receive appropriate medical care and know what evidence to look for, how to document injuries and other forensic evidence, and provide referrals to VT Network Member Programs and for follow-up medical care.

• Vermont SANE Board: Regulation of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners – June 1, 2010
• SANE Certification Process Flow Chart
• SANE Form A: Certification of SANEs Application & Documentation Checklist
• SANE Form A1: Documentation of Successful Completion of Clinical Preceptorship
• SANE Form B: Certification of Pediatric SANEs Application & Documentation Checklist
• SANE Form B1: Documentation of Successful Completion of Pediatric Clinical Preceptorship
• SANE Form D: Certification of SANEs or Pediatric SANEs Who Have Been Practicing In Other States
• SANE Form E: Re-Certification of SANEs
• SANE FORM F: Re-Certification of SANEs Who Have Had A Lapse In Certification of Two Years or Less
• SANE Patient Follow-up Report
• SANE Data Collection by Case (revised 5/13)
• SANE Data Collection by Quarter (revised 5/13)
• SANE Advisory Board

For more information about the SANE Program, please contact:

Joan Carson, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P
SANE Clinical Coordinator
joancarson@vtnetwork.org
802-223-1302 x111