Clinical Skills Lab

CPCM offers two-day Clinical Skills Labs, designed to provide clinical practice to nurses who are new SANEs or SANEs who have not had the opportunity to perform many exams. By utilizing live models, the Clinical Skills Lab will increase the nurse’s skill and confidence with performing medical forensic examination. Participants must have completed at least 80% of the 40-hour IAFN-approved didactic training prior to attending the Clinical Skills Lab. Participants must also be able to attend the full training. The SANE Clinical Skills Lab is for RN’s or mid-level providers who have completed the 40hour Adult/Adolescent IAFN-approved didactic training.

Trainer: CPCM is grateful to partner with local SANEs across the state who have much SANE experience and give of their time to train other fellow nurses in the field.

Cost: $0 – $500 *Note: This training is FREE for SD nurses. This This funding includes per diem and mileage reimbursement.

Upcoming Dates

Rescheduled Date TBD

  • Refresher Clinical Skills Lab – this one day skills lab is for those who have already been SANE trained and/or are already practicing exams. Please note this is a one-day training. A $200 stipend is available for South Dakota nurses.
  • Location: Parry Center at Sanford USD Medical Center (1400 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls SD)
  • Trainers: Jen Canton, Avera Health; Allie Reichelt, Sanford Health; Jo Zanoni, Monument health; Suzanne England, Indian Health Service
  • Cost: This training is FREE for SD nurses. This includes lodging, per diem, and mileage reimbursement.
  • Please note, this training was originally scheduled for December 6, 2024 and is in the process of being rescheduled.
  • More information: https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/sane/sane-clinical-skills-lab-east-river/

March 11-12, 2025

  • Clinical Skills Lab – this two-day Clinical Skills Lab is designed to provide clinical practice to nurses who are new SANEs or SANEs who have not had the opportunity to perform many exams. A $400 stipend is available for South Dakota nurses.
  • Location: Nursing Center for Simulation and Interprofessional Development, USD Lee Med Lower Level 35 at USD Vermillion (414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069)
  • Trainers: Jen Canton, Avera Health; Allie Reichelt, Sanford Health; Jo Zanoni, Monument health; Suzanne England, Indian Health Service
  • Cost: This training is FREE for SD nurses. This includes lodging, per diem, and mileage reimbursement.
  • Register: https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/sane/sane-clinical-skills-lab-vermillion/

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GG-00844-RURA awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice. In addition, tools, assessments, and/or screenings described on this site do not constitute OVW endorsement or approval but rather reflect tools, assessments, and/or screenings commonly used in the field.