Overview
The Forensic Nurse Examiner Education for RNs microcredential teaches you to care for victims of violence while preserving evidence. It includes 2 online courses – recognized by BC authorities – that provide registered nurses with education to work as a Forensic Nurse Examiner and perform the role of a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE).
A FNE scholarship for these courses is available through the British Columbia Women’s Institute. Find more information on their website.
The first course (FSCT 7810) provides the legal and medical context for the Forensic Nurse Examiner role.

The second course (FSCT 7840) provides forensic knowledge and skills for forensic health assessments and trauma informed care of victims of sexual violence. This course is taught by a leader in forensic nursing, and features guest lectures by several experts in the field, including a lawyer, nurse practitioner, psychologist, and other leading FNEs with specialized areas of expertise. This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Register now for the May offering of FSCT 7840.
Fast track to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training
Medical professionals (RNs, NPs and Physicians) can become qualified to conduct forensic examinations with just one course. Register for FSCT 7840.
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Recommended for success
- Registered Nurse or in final year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
- English proficiency
- Competency with computers and online learning
- An internet connection fast and reliable enough to participate in live seminars
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs.
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Please email your BCIT ID number to BCIT_forensics@bcit.ca with a description of your education and/or work experience related to forensic nursing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
A FNE scholarship for these courses is available through the British Columbia Women’s Institute. Find more information on their website.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
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Courses
Class hours
Courses may be offered evenings and weekends. Asynchronous content will be posted online.
Program matrix
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Required courses: | Credits | ||
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FSCT 7810 | Introduction to Forensic Health Sciences | 3.0 | |
FSCT 7840 | Forensic Nurse Examiner Core Education: Theoretical Aspects | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 6.0 |
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
Courses are offered through online learning.
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Graduating & Jobs
RNs who earn this microcredential will be eligible to work in the role of a Forensic Nurse Examiner in BC, and can take their FNE skills to the next level through the Advanced Forensic Nurse Examiner Microcredential.

Learn why BCIT faculty Aimee Falkenberg became an advocate and changemaker for forensic nursing in Canada. Photo: Island Health
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The link to obtain each course badge and/or program microcredential will be sent to your student email at my.bcit.ca from Canvas Credentials. Instructions will be provided to set up an account via your myBCIT student platform under My Email, and download your digital badge or microcredential.
To receive your program microcredential, please ensure final grades for all the microcredential program courses have been posted to your myBCIT account. Once confirmed, email microcredentials@bcit.ca with your full name, student number, and the name of your microcredential program. The digital credential will be issued within 2-4 weeks of receiving your email.
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