Please note: This course can be attended face-to-face (in-person) or online
Date: 9 May 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Faculty of Health Sciences campus
Time: 08h00 to 16h00
Course fee R 3,000 per person
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This comprehensive course provides theory and practical training in death scene investigation. Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to effectively investigate various crime scenes. The course also covers fingerprinting techniques.
Participants will gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for responding to death scenes, identifying critical evidence, and understanding the role of fingerprint analysis in forensic identification.
Who will most benefit from the course
The course will benefit those who already have some experience in Death Scene investigation and individuals, specifically
● Forensic pathology officers or those aspiring to join a forensic investigative service.
● Those with a keen interest in expanding their knowledge on specific investigative techniques on fingerprinting, crime scene investigation.
Who should attend: Forensic Pathology Officers; Forensic Practitioners, Postgraduate Forensic Science Students, Individuals with an interest in Forensic Science and/or Forensic Pathology.
Entry requirements: Proficient in English.
Course Content:
- Fingerprint theory
- Challenges associated with extracting fingerprints
- Assessment plan
Participants will:
● Learn how to approach a death scene and subsequent scene investigation.
● Learn fingerprinting methodology and techniques.
● Learn to complete an affidavit statement
A digital certificate of completion will be issued to participants who successfully complete the course.