Course Overview
This course covers the theoretical aspects for the specialized care of victims of sexual assault and practical skills that will be utilized in a clinical setting. This course was designed for RNs and NPs, but is also open to RPNs. BCIT was designated as an IAFN-Approved provider of this course for meeting the educational requirements for SANE-A prior to the dissolution of the IAFN on April 10, 2026.
Prerequisite(s)
- This course is only open to RNs, NPs, RPNs and MDs or to those medical professionals who have been hired into a SAFE job.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$910.93 - $929.40 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Outline the clinical, forensic and scientific body of knowledge associated with the care of the victims of sexual assault (adult and adolescent).
- Contrast the myths surrounding sexual assault with the realities of sexual assault based on current literature and statistics.
- Assess the interface of the health and justice systems in Canada in relation to sexual assault.
- Outline the professional relationships of the multi disciplinary teams (law enforcement, forensic examiners, social services, health care providers and specialized victims services groups) utilized in the care of victims of sexual assault.
- Develop a comprehensive forensic health care plan for the collection, examination and evaluation of forensic evidence involving victims of sexual assault.
- Outline forensic health care examination of the victims of sexual assault based on nursing/medicine, forensic science, legal and ethical principles.
- Outline how forensic health care examinations of victims of sexual assault are conducted in an objective, respectful and victim-sensitive manner.
- Propose a forensic assessment, forensic evidence collection plan and an evaluation process based on forensic documentation principles.
- Evaluate the forensic assessment process in relation to the victim's physical, emotional and psychosocial well being.
- Develop testimonial skills for the judicial process.
- Assess the applicable forensic nurse examiner standards of practice provincially, nationally and internationally.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
Forensic Nurse Examiner Core Education: Theoretical Aspects (FSCT 7840) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Nurse Examiner Education for RNs
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 7840 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 57890
Dates
May 04 - Jun 03 Loading
- CRN 57890
- $910.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Aimee Falkenberg
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Classes online (live web stream via MS TEAMS): May 4,5,6,12,14,19,21,26,28, June 1 & 3 - 1630-2130 (4:30pm-9:30pm) PST. For the required textbook: please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (DE-FSCT) for more details. Live webinar sessions will not be recorded and all content is examinable. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. Students need a computer, computer camera and computer microphone to speak in the training and for their presentation assignment. Please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca with your BCIT A0#. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 7840 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50420
Dates
Oct 13 - Nov 12 Loading
- CRN 50420
- $929.40 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Classes online (live web stream via MS TEAMS): Classes online (live web stream via MS TEAMS): Oct 13, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Nov 3, 5, 10 & 12th. - 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm (1630-2100) PST. Live webinar sessions will not be recorded and all content is examinable. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. Students need a computer, computer camera and computer microphone to speak in the training and for their presentation assignment. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (BCIT-FALL 2026 TERM / DE – FSCT / 7840 / NET). Materials available for purchase at the BCIT Bookstore on Monday, 19 July 2026 (Approx.) Please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval to register (including your BCIT student A0#) at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm (1630-2100) PST. Live webinar sessions will not be recorded and all content is examinable. Attendance and participation in all classes is important for success in the course. Students need a computer, computer camera and computer microphone to speak in the training and for their presentation assignment. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (BCIT-FALL 2026 TERM / DE – FSCT / 7840 / NET). Materials available for purchase at the BCIT Bookstore on Monday, 19 July 2026 (Approx.) Please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval to register (including your BCIT student A0#) at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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