Medico-Legal Death Investigation (40 hours)

This comprehensive 40-hour training course provides an in-depth exploration of death investigation from a medico-legal perspective. Participants will examine the various manners of death, post-mortem interval estimation, and the critical role of the medical examiner in the investigative process. Through practical examples and case-based instruction, students will learn to differentiate between natural and suspicious deaths, recognize key scene artifacts, and understand their relevance during investigations.

The course emphasizes thorough victim documentation and equips professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex death scenes. Designed for law enforcement investigators, crime scene specialists, coroners, and medical examiner personnel, this training delivers essential tools for effective and accurate death investigations.

Topics Include:

• Manners and causes of death

• Estimating post-mortem interval

• Role and Responsibilities of the Coroner and  Medical Examiner