In this chapter: (1) "Forensic examination" means a medical examination conducted for the purpose of gathering evidence pertaining to a crime. (2) "Sexual assault nurse examiner ('SANE')" means a registered nurse who has been specially trained to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault survivors, who demonstrates competency in conducting a forensic exam for the collection of evidence and has the ability to testify as an expert witness. (3) "Currency of practice certification" means the formal process by which training received and the number of exams performed per year by a SANE are documented. (4) "Certified Adult SANE" (CAS) means a SANE that demonstrates a currency of practice of the female who has begun their menses and older population, and/or a male who is Tanner Stage three or above in sexual maturity. (5) "Certified Pedi SANE" (CPS) means a SANE that
demonstrates a currency of practice of the female who is pre-menarcheal and/or a male pre-stage three of Tanner Classification of Sexual Maturity.
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