SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION: ADULT/ADOLESCENT MALE -- PERFORMING

Course overview

A sexual assault examination (SAE) is a forensic medical evaluation of either an individual who has been sexually assaulted or of the alleged perpetrator with a focus on medical diagnosis and treatment. Evidence collection is coordinated with the physical exam if the patient wishes to have evidence collected. The procedures of the SAE and the treatment goals vary depending on the characteristics of the individual being examined: victim or suspect, male or female, or preadolescent (for more information, see the series of Nursing Practice & Skill papers about performing SAE on males, pediatric patients, and suspects). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of SAE of adolescent/adult males, forensic procedures, and treatment goals to aid in caring for patients who have been sexually assaulted. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.