This training introduces the student to various scientific disciplines that may be involved in an investigation of death. The course is divided into two distinct sections. First, it covers the most common scientific disciplines both in forensics and non-forensic environments. The sciences are explained and how they fit into a death investigation.  The second section details scientific testing conducted in a crime lab. This course also explains when the term forensics come into play and why that is important.

 

This course is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits from Missouri Post and the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)

Who should take this course

  • Law Enforcement
  • Medicolegal Death Investigators
  • Coroners
  • Private Legal Investigators
  • Interested Students

 

Summary

This training introduces the student to various scientific disciplines that may be involved in an investigation of death. The course is divided into two distinct sections. First, it covers the most common scientific disciplines both in forensics and non-forensic environments. The sciences are explained and how they fit into a death investigation. The second section details scientific testing conducted in a crime lab. This course also explains when the term forensics come into play and why that is important.

Along with video training, the course also offers many downloadable resources for you to keep and use.

This is an online video training and is designed to be interactive with students by random quizzes and a final exam. Student login and time are tracked per student to verify time spent in the course if needed.   Testing cannot be done until the videos are watched.  Many videos have a unique symbol or picture that will appear prominently in the video and is part of the test questions, this will ensure the video has been watched.

Certificates will only be available for print after the successful completion of the course.

Each certificate will indicate that it was computer-based training and will note the post control number and the CLEE hours given.