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Course Description

This course examines the procedures and protocols of the medical examiner or coroner's office as they relate to the medical and legal issues involved in the investigation of the unnatural death. Topics include the examination and evaluation of evidence; time of death and post-mortem body changes; death by firearm injury, fire, electrocution and explosions, blunt force, knife wounds, and motor vehicle and airplane crashes; asphyxial deaths including suffocation and strangulation; and child deaths including SIDS, blunt force trauma, neglect and suffocation. The role of toxicology in death investigations is also discussed. Designed for law enforcement, public safety, legal and medical professionals.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
Sep 30, 2025 to Nov 04, 2025
Type
Webcast - Off-site
Days
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Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 30, 2025 to Nov 04, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off-Site Locations
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $550 credit (2 units) $550.00
Available for Credit
2 units
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