Certified Forensically Trained Medical Professional

A licensed registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician who demonstrates competence through completion of extensive didactic education, as well as completion of clinical requirements or fellowship resulting in achieving certification. For the purposes of this protocol, certification includes:

  • American Board of Pediatricians, Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • Attorney General of Texas currency of practice certifications SANE Certification Office of the Attorney General
    • Certified Adult/Adolescent SANE (CA-SANE),
    • Certified Pediatric SANE (CP-SANE), or
    • Certified Adult/Adolescent and Certified Pediatric SANE (CA-CP SANE)
  • International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) certification examinations Certification Opportunities – International Association of Forensic Nurses
    • Sexual Assualt Nurse Examiner – Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A)
    • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Pediatric (SANE-P)