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Course Description

This course examines injuries incurred from vehicular trauma, stabbings and firearms and other assaults. Emphasis is on recognition and preservation of vital forensic evidence from the victim and within the hospital or emergency department. The principles of injury mechanics and ballistics are illustrated with laboratory findings and case studies of victims. Common omissions and errors in injury assessment and death investigation are discussed.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Aug 19, 2024
Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $600 credit (2 units) $600.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Instructors
Section Notes

Approved for California Board of Registered Nurses CE hours. Instructor required students to buy hardback copy of textbook. 

 

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine & Pathology by Charles Catanese CRC Press 2 edition ISBN 9781466585904
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