Advanced Clinical Skills for Adult/Adolescent SANE Exams

**Interdisciplinary hands-on training for key skills**

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Wound documentation and photography:

  • Work with an expert SANE and a medical photographer from Mayo-Rochester to build confidence documenting and photographing wounds on diverse skin tones. Practice forensic documentation in chart and body diagrams. Hands-on photography practice with professional Patient Educators with simulated wounds--bring a camera from your SANE program to work with or use a program camera.
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Sensitive exams:

  • Practice sensitive exams with coaching from medical and patient perspectives, learning from professional Patient Educators who are trained to teach with their bodies to medical professionals.

Where: Minneapolis MN

When: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (dates and registration links below)

Prerequisites for Participation: Completion of a 40-hour didactic SANE-A course and a SANE-A clinical skills lab. NOTE: SANE-A clinical skills lab requirement can be waived for those currently working as a SANE-A.

Cost:  Participants are responsible for a $75 fee to cover administrative costs.  Re LAB members currently working as SANEs will be eligible for partial fee reimbursement and travel support upon completion.

 Register here to attend July 21, 2025 .

  • This training is offered twice a year.  Please complete this form to be notified when  additional dates and registration are available.