When:
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th November 2026
Where:
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Training details
In-person 2-day training for clinicians who are joining their local SAATS roster. This training is delivered as a combination of practical and theory sessions.
The course consists of online pre-learning, two face-to-face workshop days and online post-learning.
Pre-learning: 15 hours - On demand eLearning - Available prior to F2F days
Face to face: 2 days 8am-5pm (approx.) Hands-on practical group work, Court session, presentations, Nurses' practical session, Q&A - Friday 13th & Saturday 14th November 2026
Post-learning: 5 hours - On demand eLearning - Available after the face-to-face days
In order to access a funded place on this course, each clinician must be:
1. A current clinical practitioner
2. Supported by a local Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment Service (SAATS) in Aotearoa/New Zealand
3. Intending to participate in the local sexual assault roster.
MEDSAC will assess the Expressions of Interest and may give priority to areas with the greatest need for trained doctors and/or nurses.
Consideration will also be given to self-funded doctors/nurses who wish to learn more about the medical management of sexual assault but are not planning to join a SAATS.
Before registering for ITFT, please download and read the New Recruit - Training & Accreditation Information document carefully and consider the eligibility criteria and commitment requirements.
Expressions of Interest are now open for the upcoming ITFT, please click the button below and complete the short form (applications must be endorsed by Lead Clinicians).