MDI Course – Basic

Course Description

This unique 3-day course covers fundamental topics of forensic pathology, examination, photographing and documentation of death scenes; evidence recognition, preservation and collection; and decedent identification. Participants will enhance their knowledge by conducting investigations of dynamic mock scenes. The mock scenes are interactive and require participants to role play.

Eligibility

This program provides basic training for Medicolegal Death Investigators, Coroners, Medical Examiners, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Paramedics/EMT, Physicians, Nurses, Attorneys, Forensic Scientists, Funeral Directors and Embalmers. If you have any questions about whether you qualify, please contact the Education Committee (meeducationcommittee@cuyahogacounty.us) before registering. Limited to 24 participants.

Program Schedule

Monday

Introduction to the Medical Examiner’s Office
Death Reporting & Death Certification
Postmortem Changes and Forensic Identification
Natural Disease
Fingerprinting for Forensic Identification
Blunt and Sharp Force Trauma
Asphyxia
Environmental Injuries
Postmortem Artifacts
Gunshot and Shotgun wounds

Tuesday

Head Trauma/Neuropathology
Intoxication
In-Custody Deaths
Water-Related Deaths
SUIDI Introduction
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigations
Infant and Child Deaths
Child Fatality Case Review with Demonstration

Wednesday

Medicolegal Death Investigations/Field Guide
Investigation of Specific Scene Types
Minimum Standards for Photography
Scene Demonstration Using Body Camera
Report Writing

*Subject to Change

Registration

Continuing Medical Education Credits

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 provider ship of MetroHealth Medical Center and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office. MetroHealth Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MetroHealth Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CLE credits are available and pre-approved for 21.5 credits by the Ohio Supreme Court and sponsored by Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

Fee

The fee for this 3-day course is $350.

Refund Policy

All requests for refunds must be made in writing and received three weeks before the course. The registration fee minus a $50 processing fee will be refunded after the course.

Location

The program is held at the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office

11001 Cedar Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

*FREE parking on-site

Lodging

No group rate is available; however, four nearby hotels provide shuttle service. Ask for the Government Employee Rate.