Understanding the Impact of the Gap in Sexual Assault Care

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There is no cost for this online course. The estimated time to complete this on-demand course is 60 minutes. Learners will be asked to complete an activity post-assessment with a passing score of 75%.

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Once you register for the course, you will have 30 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. The date your access expires will be indicated in the Course Summary box on this webpage.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Educational Need

Healthcare providers may encounter patients who have experienced sexual assault, yet many report lacking the training and confidence needed to provide trauma-informed, comprehensive care. There is a critical need for education that enhances providers’ ability to recognize signs of trauma, respond with empathy and professionalism, and connect patients with appropriate support services.

The SAFE Center of Iowa is a trusted resource for survivors of sexual assault, offering compassionate clinical services, individualized client support, and community education. Their holistic, collaborative approach addresses the complex needs of survivors and helps bridge gaps between medical, mental health, and advocacy services.

This online course will provide healthcare professionals with valuable insights into best practices for supporting survivors, strengthen awareness of local and statewide resources, and promote interprofessional collaboration in trauma-informed care.

Learning Objectives

  1. Define trauma-informed patient and victim care and response.
  2. Identify access and community resources available to sexual assault patients.
  3. Recognize the impact of a coordinated SART response.

Speakers

Rees Barrett
Counselor/Advocate, Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services

Shannon Knudsen, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Executive Director and Founder, SAFE Center of Iowa

Kayla Scofield
Sexual Assault Survivor

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Recording date: December 4, 2025
Date of original release: December 4, 2025
Most recent review/update: December 4, 2025
Termination date: December 3, 2027

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 CPME
Course opens: 
12/04/2025
Course expires: 
12/03/2027
Cost:
$0.00

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Rees Barrett - Speaker
  • Shannon Knudsen, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P - Speaker
  • Kayla Scofield - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 CPME

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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