IAFN-SANE-A Exam Information and Outline
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult - Adolescent
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 12, 2026
IAFN-SANE-A Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice examination
- Assessment
- Medical forensic history and head-to-toe examination
- Anogenital examination techniques
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Sexual assault evidence kits and chain of custody
- Photography and documentation
- Patient Care
- STI and pregnancy prophylaxis
- Injury identification and treatment
- Psychosocial Care
- Trauma-informed care, crisis intervention and referrals
- Legal and Professional Issues
- Consent, mandatory reporting, testimony
- Special Populations
- Adolescents, older adults, disabled and LGBTQ+ patients