About the course
The program will be run in-person at the University of Cape Town Health Science Campus over two days. Each day will include formal presentations and small group interactive sessions, ending with a question-and-answer interaction. An optional assessment will be available.
Who should attend: Forensic Pathology Officers; Forensic Practitioners, Postgraduate Forensic Science Students, Individuals with an interest in Forensic Science and/or Forensic Pathology.
The course will benefit those who already have some experience in forensic mortuaries, forensic science laboratories dealing with specimens retained from deceased persons and DNA analysis, specifically:
• Forensic pathology practitioners dealing with deceased persons
• Scientists involved in teaching and research forensic specimens
Entry requirements: Proficient in English
The program will be run in-person at the University of Cape Town Health Science Campus over two days. Each day will include formal presentations and small group interactive sessions, ending with a question-and-answer interaction. An optional assessment will be available.
Who should attend: Forensic Pathology Officers; Forensic Practitioners, Postgraduate Forensic Science Students, Individuals with an interest in Forensic Science and/or Forensic Pathology.
The course will benefit those who already have some experience in forensic mortuaries, forensic science laboratories dealing with specimens retained from deceased persons and DNA analysis, specifically:
- Forensic pathology practitioners dealing with deceased persons
- Scientists involved in teaching and research forensic specimens
Entry requirements: Proficient in English
Course Content
Day 1:
- Laws governing the forensic autopsies in SA
- Medico-legal death administration and document management
- Medico-legal sworn statements- practical demonstration
- Medico-legal solemn declaration– practical demonstration
Day 2:
- Introduction to ethical code of conduct in healthcare and mortuary setting
- Professional conduct in court
- Identifying and managing conflict of interest and bias in forensic mortuary
- Case scenarios (interactive group discussions)
Registration
For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za
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More Information
Phone: +27 (0)21 650 5246 / 1469
Email: ce.administration@uct.ac.za
Basic Legal & Ethical Principles in Forensic Laboratory Mortuary Practice
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