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.

Upcoming Dates

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: $0
  • Registration full.

June 26, 2025

  • 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; Kaitlyn Kastenbauer, Sanford Health; Suzanne England, Indian Health Service
  • Cost: $0
  • More information: https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/sane/sane-clinical-skills-lab-east-river/

August 12-13, 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: Western Dakota Technical College Medical Simulation Center (800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City SD)
  • Trainers: Jen Canton, Avera Health; Allie Reichelt, Sanford Health; Suzanne England, Indian Health Service; Kaitlyn Kastenbauer, Sanford Health
  • Cost: $0
  • Register: https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/sane/sane-clinical-skills-lab-west-river/

September 25, 2025

  • Pediatric Clinical Skills Lab – this full day Pediatric Clinical Skills Lab is designed for all nurses and providers who may care for a pediatric patient with concerns of sexual abuse. The Clinical Skills Lab will help nurses or providers discern need for an acute exam, how to conduct that exam, next steps and resources. Participants must be able to attend the full training. A $200 stipend is available for SD nurses and providers who attend in person.
  • Location: Richard F. Kneip Building (700 Governors Dr, Pierre SD) with virtual option
  • Trainers: CPCM is grateful to partner with a local panel of experts including a Child Abuse Pediatrician, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in
    Child Sexual Abuse evaluations, a SANE nurse supervisor, and an attorney with the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault.
  • Cost: $0
  • Register: https://sdcpcm.com/our-work/sane/sane-clinical-skills-lab-pediatric/

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.