Short Courses
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Postmortem Radiography
Attention
Course will only run if COVID-19 Pandemic situation permits.
In the event of a cancellation full refunds will be issued.
Course Description
This intensive short course will inform and educate all delegates on postmortem general x-ray and CT radiographic techniques in both adults and infants. This includes an appreciation of how the mortuary operates and applications of postmortem imaging in medico-legal death investigation. The course is designed for radiographers and forensic technical officers with an interest in this field, who would like to develop postmortem radiographic skills.
Prior to the course, preliminary material will be provided including a refresher tutorial on fundamental radiation physics and safety.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course participants will have:
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Insights into the challenges faced when working with the deceased
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An awareness of radiation safety measures in a mortuary environment
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An understanding of postmortem general radiographic techniques
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An appreciation of postmortem CT (PMCT) techniques
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An understanding of the roles of forensic radiography and radiology
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An overview of the PMCT angiographic process
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An awareness of dissection techniques for PMCT angiography
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The ability to identify commonly seen artefacts on PMCT images
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Participated in a mortuary walk through
Accreditation
This course is eligible for 28 Scientific hours / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
WHEN
Saturday 8th October 2022.
Cost
$400 (+GST).
This includes pre-course online material, a course manual, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and certificate of
attendance.
Registration on this short courses requires full fee payment, this course is not eligible for fee HELP or CSP.
Location
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
65 Kavanagh Street
Southbank
Victoria 3006
Course Convenors
Dr Chris O'Donnell
Consultant Forensic Radiography, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University
Cathy Vincent
Forensic Radiography, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Registrations will be limited to 16 and will close as soon as we have 16 registrations
There is no on-site parking available.