2026 Ohio Pediatric Forensic MDT and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Conference

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, August 7, 2026, 5:00 PM, Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), AAPA Credit(s) (12.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (12.00 hours), ASWB ACE Credit(s) (12.00 hours), General Attendance (12.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.00 hours)

This statewide conference unites sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), legal professionals, law enforcement, child protective services, and multidisciplinary team members dedicated to improving the response to child abuse. Together, participants will move beyond the basics: advancing trauma-informed knowledge, strengthening forensic and investigative expertise, and enhancing collaboration across systems. Through interactive sessions, case reviews, and panels, attendees will explore innovative practices, share perspectives, and build stronger partnerships to ensure Ohio’s children and families receive the highest standard of care.

Target Audience: This conference is designed for PSANE or forensic nurses, social workers, counselors, physicians, law enforcement, legal counsel, multidisciplinary team members and those engaging in work in child maltreatment.

1. Enhance advanced clinical skills by analyzing complex pediatric sexual assault and non-accidental injury cases, including mimics and sentinel injuries.
2. Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among medical, legal, and social work professionals to improve outcomes for children and families.
3. Address emerging trends and challenges in child exploitation, digital evidence, human trafficking, and trauma-informed care.
4. Advance legal and ethical knowledge regarding consent, confidentiality, and adolescent autonomy in forensic examinations.
5. Promote youth-centered, problem-solving approaches that engage caregivers and support resilience in pediatric patients.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

AAPA Statement

Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 14.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.   

ASWB Statement

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nationwide Children's Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 14.25 general continuing education credits.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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