Medicolegal Death Scene Investigation
Presenters
Course Description
Refund Policy
This unique 3-day course covers fundamental topics of
forensic pathology; examination and documentation of death
scenes, evidence recognition, preservation and collection;
and decedent identification. Participants will enhance their
knowledge by investigating dynamic mock scenes. The mock
scenes are interactive and require participants to role play.
All requests for refunds must be made in writing by Wednesday,
April 1, 2015. The registration fee minus a $50 processing fee
will be refunded after the course.
Learning Objectives
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Define types of death that must be reported to the Coroner
or Medical Examiner in Ohio.
Distinguish types of trauma and explain the mechanisms of
injury.
Understand basic concepts used to distinguish entrance
from exit gunshot wounds and determine range of fire.
Describe investigative information that is important to the
determination of cause and manner of death in cases of
asphyxia, drowning, environmental exposure, in-custody,
sudden unexpected infant deaths, and intoxication.
Recognize natural disease processes that present as violent
or suspicious deaths.
Distinguish early and late phase postmortem changes and
identify variables used in the assessment of postmortem interval including limitations.
List categories of decedent identification and describe
methods and limitations.
Recognize trace evidence that may be present on a body
and apply procedures to preserve or collect evidence.
Formulate a proper methodology for photographing a decedent and a death scene.
Investigate a simulated death scene in accordance with national guidelines.
Course Tuition
The fee for this three day course is $165. Fee includes
refreshments, lunches, course materials, and Continuing
Education Credits.
Target Audience
This program provides basic training for Medicolegal Death
Investigators, Coroners, Medical Examiners, Detectives, Crime
Scene Investigators, Emergency Medical Service providers, and
Firefighters. There are no prerequisites required for attendance.
Continuing Education Credits
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office
Thomas Gilson, MD, Medical Examiner
Erica Armstrong, MD, Deputy Medical Examiner
Cindie Carroll-Pankhurst, PhD, Medical Examiner Investigator
David Dolinak, MD, Deputy Medical Examiner
Scott Flynn, Forensic Scientist - Fingerprints
Michelle Fox, Medical Examiner Investigator
Mark Hansbrough, Medical Examiner Investigator
Christopher Harris, Communication Specialist
Hristina Lekova, MS, Forensic Scientist - DNA
Curtiss Jones, MS, Forensic Scientist - Trace Evidence
This activity has been planned and implemented in
accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies
of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint providership of Case Western Reserve
University School of Medicine and the Cuyahoga County Medical
Examiner’s Office. Case Western Reserve University School of
Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Andrea McCollom, MD, Deputy Medical Examiner
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine designates
this live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Justin Wilson, Medical Examiner Investigator
Class Size is Limited
This course is limited to 24
students, with attendance by
reservation only. Visit the course’s
web page for the program
schedule and other useful
information. Register today.
Scan with your smartphone to visit the course web page.
Daniel Morgan, MS, Chief Investigator
Mike Schaedler, Medical Examiner Investigator
Joe Stopak, Manager of Morgue Operations
Krista Timm, MD, Deputy Medical Examiner
Amanda Wallace, Medical Examiner Investigator
James Wentzel, Chief Forensic Photographer
Medicolegal Death
Scene Investigation
April 20 – 22, 2015
Course Location and Lodging
All classroom and mock scene instruction is held on-site at
the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office located at
11001 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106. No hotel group
rate is available; however, two nearby hotels provide shuttle
service. Ask for the Government Employee Rate.
Courtyard ® by Marriott ® Cleveland University Circle
Phone: (216) 791-5678
The Tudor Arms Hotel Cleveland – a DoubleTree by Hilton
Phone: (216) 455-1260
For additional information, contact:
Dan Morgan, Chief Investigator
(216) 698-4089, [email protected]
Cleveland Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie, is filled with a
wealth of cultural attractions, fine dining and ethnic restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and exciting sports teams. It’s a fun
-- and affordable town to visit. Whether you’re visiting for
business or pleasure, there’s plenty to see and do along the
“North Coast.”
Sandy Mitchell, Freelance Writer
For a detailed list of nearby places to eat, events to see, and
things to do during your April stay in University Circle visit
the course’s web page. For more information about your
time in Cleveland visit
http://www.thisiscleveland.com/
Joe Stopak, Manager of Morgue Operations
(216) 698-4241, [email protected]
Presented by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s
Office and co-sponsored by Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine.
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office
11001 Cedar Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106