CJC-FRN7901 - Wound Injury, Patterns and Analysis

Course Description

This 40 hour online training class is designed for experienced Detectives and Investigators, new police officers and First Responders. The class introduces the wound injuries, patterns of injuries and an analysis of the forensic evidence. The collection and identification of this evidence is covered in the class along with unique case histories that will re-enforce the experienced investigator on what is needed to improve on the investigation and what may be missed in making a good criminal case. Main modules will cover wound analysis, wound injury, wound patterns, types of wounds, blunt force trauma and sharp force trauma. Gunshot wounds, bite marks, lacerations, stab wounds and bruises are also covered.

Course Outline

Wound Analysis
Wound Injury
Wound Patterns
Types of Wounds
Blunt Force Trauma
Sharp Force Trauma
Gunshot Wounds
Bite Marks
Lacerations
Stab Wounds
Bruises

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to complete the following:

Have an understanding of basic wound analysis and wound injury
Discuss in detail, the types of wounds and wound patterns
Understand the types of wounds related to different types of weapons
Be introduced to crime scenes involving blood spatter and accidental injury
Be able to recognize evidence with other types of death

Notes

Method of Instruction: PowerPoint, Discussion, Videos, and Articles

Evaluation: Class Participation, Quizzes and Final Exam