Academic Programs - Short Course
Postmortem Radiography 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 Description
Course ObjectivesAt the end of the course participants will have: • Insights into the challenges faced when working with the deceased• An awareness of radiation safety measures in a mortuary environment• An understanding of postmortem general radiographic techniques • An appreciation of postmortem CT (PMCT) techniques• An understanding of the roles of forensic radiography and radiology• An overview of the PMCT angiographic process• An awareness of dissection techniques for PMCT angiography• The ability to identify commonly seen artefacts on PMCT images• Participated in a practical PMCT session and mortuary walk through
Plueckhahn Theatre,The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.65 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, 3006.
Please Note: There is no on-site parking available.Please visit our website to find nearby parking andaccommodation: https://www.vifm.org/contact
LocationCost
pre-course online material
a course manual
morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
a certificate of completion
Registration fee: $400 (+GST).
This Includes;
How To RegisterTo register please visit:
www.shop.monash.edu/postmortem-radiography-short-course.html
For more information or any queries please contact:
This course is accredited with ASMIRT for CPD points.
Course Convenors
Dr Chris O'Donnell
Consultant Forensic Radiologist,Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Adjunct Senior Lecturer. Department ofForensic Medicine, Monash University
Terms & Conditions
Registrations are limited to 20 attendees and
are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Registrations will close once this quota has
been reached. Should the course fail to attract
more than 8 registrations 2 weeks prior to the
start date, the course will be cancelled. In the
event of a cancellation full refunds will be
processed. In the event that you are unable to
attend registrations can either be transferred to
another party or a refund issued. Refunds need
to be requested in writing and sent to
[email protected]. All refunds will be
subject to an administrative fee of $150. The
program is accurate at the time of publication. It
may be subject to change. If there are
substantial changes the participants will be
notified.
Cathy Vincent
Forensic Radiographer, VictorianInstitute of Forensic Medicine
Course Dates
Saturday 27th June 2020
Course Programme
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:15
09:15 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:45
16:45 - 17:15
17:15 - 17:30
Victorian Institue of Forensic Medicine - www.vifm.orgDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Monash Univeristy - www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/forensic
Saturday 27th June 2020COFFEE, TEA, MEET & GREET
Introduction and welcome to VIFM
Postmortem Radiography
Forensic Odontology
MORNING TEA
Postmortem CT
Postmortem CT Angiography
Radiologist Role / Postmortem artefact on scans
How imaging can assist the Forensic Pathologist
LUNCH
CT Angiography Vessel Selection and Dissection
Mortuary Tour (Group A) / CT Scan Workshop (Group B)
Mortuary Tour (Group B) / CT Scan Workshop (Group A)
AFTERNOON TEA
Interesting cases
Autopsy educational video
Close
A/Prof. Richard Bassed
Ms. Helen Messinis &
Ms. Cathy Vincent
Dr. Heinrich Bouwer
Dr. Chris O'Donnell
A/Prof. Richard Bassed
Ms Cathy Vincent
Ms Cathy Vincent
Ms Cathy Vincent
Ms. Helen Messinis
Dr. Chris O'Donnell
Dr. Chris O'Donnell