Introduction to Forensic Medicine Certificate Course
Introduction to Forensic Medicine Certificate
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The real CSI. Our lecturers have investigated some of Australia's most notorious crimes.

Course prerequisite: The Medical Terminology module is a pre-requisite for entry to the Introduction to Forensic Medicine Certificate course for those who do not have knowledge of medical terms. See Medical Terminology Course.

The Introduction to Forensic Medicine Certificate is an introductory course covering the basic elements of forensic medicine.

The course would be of extreme benefit to professional groups such as police, legal practitioners, law court and insurance personnel requiring knowledge of forensic medicine issues. The course is stimulating to all those with an interest in this fascinating subject.
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COURSE AIMS

  • To provide a basic knowledge of the main medical, scientific and legal concepts and methodology in a forensic setting.
  • To provide an understanding of the basic organizational structures in the practice of forensic medicine and science.
  • To provide an overview of the multi-disciplinary nature of forensic medicine.
VENUE DATE FROM TO TIME FROM TO ENROLMENTS CLOSE FEE
SYDNEY:
Module 1
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY		 8 Jun - 17 Aug 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday		 Commenced  
Module 1
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY		 27 Sep - 13 Dec 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Monday		   $399*^
Module 2
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY		 24 Aug - 23 Nov 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday		 10 Aug 2010 $785*
Module 2
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY		 7 Feb - 16 May 2011 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Monday		   $785*
Module 1
WESTMEAD HOSPITAL - Westmead		 21 Jun - 6 Sep 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Monday		 Commenced  
Module 1
WESTMEAD HOSPITAL - Westmead		 5 Oct - 14 Dec 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday		   $399*^
Module 2
WESTMEAD HOSPITAL - Westmead		 13 Sep - 20 Dec 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Monday		   $785*
Module 2
WESTMEAD HOSPITAL - Westmead		 8 Feb - 17 May 2011 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday		   $785*
MELBOURNE:
Module 1
ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL - Parkville		 8 Jun - 31 Aug 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday		 Commenced  
Module 1
ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL - Parkville		 8 Sep - 17 Nov 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Wednesday		   $399*^
Module 1
MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE - Clayton		 21 Jun - 30 Aug 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Monday		 Commenced  
Module 1
MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE - Clayton		 21 Sep - 7 Dec 2010 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday		   $399*^
Module 2
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY		 31 Jul- 1 Aug & 7-8 Aug 2010 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday/ Sunday		 Limited Spaces $785*
Module 2
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY		 16, 17, 23 & 24 Oct 2010 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday/ Sunday		   $785*

*Includes lecture notes. The certificate is granted on completion of the course and is based on at least 80% attendance.
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COURSE STRUCTURE :

Module 1
Medical Terminology Course (for those who do not have a knowledge of medical terms)
One, two-hour evening lecture for 11 weeks

Module fee $399

Module 2
Certificate of Introduction to Forensic Medicine
One, two-hour evening lecture for 14 weeks

Module fee $785

THE FORENSIC MEDICINE COURSE COVERS :

  • Introduction to Forensic Psychology
  • Introduction to Forensic Investigation
  • Psychopaths & Sociopaths
  • Forensic Treatment Issues
  • Risk Assessment
  • Forensic Biology (From CSI to reality and back again)
  • Forensic Investigation at the Crime Scene
  • Role of the Forensic Investigator
  • Introduction to Death Investigation
  • Death Investigation: The Basics
  • Forensic Science
  • Autopsy: History & Benefits
  • Medical Certification of Cause of Death
  • Reportable Deaths to the Coroner
  • Definition of Death
  • Post Mortem Changes
  • Sudden Death in Infants and Children
  • Injury General
  • Injury Types & Wounds
  • Head and Neck Injuries
  • Firearm Injuries
  • Transportation Deaths
  • Asphyxia
  • Drowning, Diving Deaths & Marine Hazards
  • Identification
  • Forensic Odontology
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • DNA Identification
  • Mass Disasters
  • Toxicology
  • Alcohol
  • Suicide
  • Death under Medical Treatment
  • Modus Operand
  • Myths and Mistakes in Death Investigations & Forensics

**Please be aware that it is unlikely that there will be an opportunity to attend a post mortem.

ABOUT YOUR LECTURES

The lecturers delivering the Forensic Medicine Course have extensive scientific experience gained from investigating many real-life incidents.
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