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Faculty of MedicineFaculty of MedicineAin Shams UniversityAin Shams University

Postgraduate StudiesPostgraduate Studies

Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Program Code: (FT900)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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I – Welcome Statement

II - Mission Statement

III – Senior supervisor and affiliated departments and Hospitals

IV – Program specifications 1 - Basic Information 2 - Professional Information 3 – Academic standards 4 - Curriculum structure and contents 5 - Program courses: 6. Program admission requirements: 7. Regulation for progression and program completion Forensic Medicine and Toxicology course specifications

a - Basic Information b - Professional Information

V - General information

VI – Your log book 1 – Introduction 2 – Supervisors 3 - Tables for training records 4 – Log book preview

VII - Head of department approval for the exam entry

Detachable forms:

VIII – Thesis follow upIX - Evaluation forms

I – Welcome Statement:The Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical toxicology welcomes you to the Diploma/Master/ degree in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. As a

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department we are committed to medical student education and continuously strive to improve your educational experience.This handbook presents information guide and log book activity of the “Master degree in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology” administered by the Forensic Medicine and Clinical toxicology department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.

II - Mission Statement:The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is

• The preparation of a competent graduate, who is able to compete on both national and regional levels, capable of life long learning, training and tutoring, while adhering to the codes of practice of medical health services and ethics.

• The college as well, seeks continuous development of programs and courses. It also enhances expansion of applied scientific research and health programs for community services and environmental development.

The mission of this degree is to graduate a forensic specialist who knows the basics of clinical forensic medicine and forensic pathology, recognizes the types of laws and their relation to medical and medico-legal practice, understands essential medico legal requests of courts, applies the basics of medical ethics in medico-legal practice, expresses competency in dealing with different medico-legal aspects of malpractice claims and medical errors, demonstrates essential practical skills in interpreting autopsy findings and analytical results and to expresses personal attribute of compassion, honesty, and integrity in relationships with different forensic sciences specialties, colleagues, courts and the medical profession.

III – Senior Supervisor and A ffiliated Departments and Hospitals

Senior Supervisor

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A ffiliated Departments and Hospitals

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-------------------------------IV – Program Specifications

A- Basic Information

1. Program title: Master of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology2. Program type: Single3. Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University4. Department of: Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology5. Coordinator: ………………………………………………...6. Assistant Coordinator ……………………………………………………………7. Last date of program approval:…………………………………………………………….

B- Professional Information:

1. Program aims: To give participants the confidence and skills to apply basic principles of forensic medicine in different contexts. To encourage the acquisition of general scientific skills relating to autopsy procedures in investigating the cause and mechanism of death in suspected criminal cases. To train participants on how to do critical analysis of medicolegal findings, interpretation and reporting of information and data of legal significance. To offer a fresh and stimulating approach to the major legal laws in connection with forensic medicine practice, ethical and human right principles that govern the medico-legal approaches, malpractice claims and common medical errors.

2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs):

a. Knowledge and understanding:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:A1- list gross anatomical structure of some body regions of practical significance in forensic medicine practice.A2- Understand the normal and pathological structure of some body organs of major medico-legal consequences.A3- Identify the role of the civil and criminal laws in practices.A4- Define ethical aspects of health practice.

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A5- State human rights charter and patient rights charters.A6- Knows the elements of medical malpractice claims.A7- Differentiate between the types of traumatic injuries, their causative instruments and the cause of death.A8- Write the structure of medical reports and death certificates that fulfill the whole medico- legal requirements.A9- Define the different autopsy techniques and tools to perform.A10- Recognize the types of medicolegal evidences, how to collect and preserve them.

b. Intellectual capabilities:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to: b1- Integrate basic anatomical, pathological, laboratory, and radiologic findings tob2- Explain problems of medical claims and legal litigations evidences.b2- Explain legal words in medicolegal reports for court.b3-Be precise in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting medicolegal data. b4-Perform proper counseling of consultants in medical uncertainty. b5-Formulate research questions that is pertinent to the court needs in suspected cases with medico-legal evidences.

c. Professional and practical skills:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:c1-Investigate medico-legal cases in a proper way to reach a definite conclusion.c2-Demonstrate essential practical skills in forensic practice.c3-Describe full medico-legal report appropriate to circumstances, police warrant, court requests , autopsy findings, laboratory, pathological and radiologic findings.c4-Investigate effectively cases of child abuse and sexual assault of legal consequences. c5-Assess and interpret crime scene investigation evidences. c6-Perform organs blocks, prepare slides, stain samples correctly and describe pathological findings of medico-legal consequences accurately.c7-Apply professional secrecy requirements in handling data.

d. General and transferable skills:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:d1- Use information technology as a tool for personal development and professional collaboration. d2- Develop information search strategies and effective and efficient use of available resources.

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d3- Retrieve, manage, and manipulates information by all means, including electronic means.d4- Communicate ideas and arguments effectively. d5-Effectively manage time and resources and set priorities.

Academic standards: (Benchmarks) Academic reference standards guided by- Master of forensic medicine of Monash University.- Master degree of forensic medicine of Dundee University.1. Curriculum structure and contents:

4a- Program duration: Four semesters Two Years

4b- Program structure:

i. Number of Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours

ii. Master Degree Essay/Thesis: 6 Credit Hours

iii. First Part: 6 Credit Hours Basic Science Courses

iv. Second Part: 17 Credit Hours Forensic Medicine Specialized Courses

1 credit Hour Electives

v. Log Book: 6 Credit Hours

5. Program Curriculum:

(FT900) والسموم الشرعى الطب فى الماجستير درجة

Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FT900)

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5. Program Curriculum:

5.1. Compulsory

المناهج المعتمدة الساعات ال#كود الدراسية المقررات

العلمى البحث أساسيات دورة الجامعة متطلبات 1 FT9001 والهست#ولوجى التشريح

الأول الجزء 1 FT9002 التشريحية الصفة أداء 1 FT9003 الباثولوجى 1 FT9004 الشرعية الطبية ال#كيمياء 1 FT9005 العامة السموم 1 FT9006 المهنة ممارسة أخلاقيات

6 الرسالة 5 FT9007 الشرعى الطب

الثانى 5 الجزء FT9008 الشرعية الطبية المسئولية 3 FT9009 للتسمم الشرعية الطبية والادمان المسئولية 3 FT9010 الشرعية السمية التحاليل 1 FT9011 تشريحية وصفة شرعية طبية قضايا

1 E9009 E9047 E9015

من واحدة مادة الطالب يختار: التالية المقررات

الطبى الآحصاءالكمبيوتر إستخدام

المناعة علم

إختيارية مقررات

6 الأنشطة كراسة 36 المجموع

والسموم الشرعى الطب فى الماجستير درجة Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FT900)

المناهج المعتمدة الساعات ال#كود الدراسية المقررات

العلمى البحث أساسيات دورة الجامعة متطلبات 1 FT9001 والهست#ولوجى التشريح

الأول الجزء 1 FT9002 التشريحية الصفة أداء 1 FT9003 الباثولوجى 1 FT9004 الشرعية الطبية ال#كيمياء 1 FT9005 العامة السموم 1 FT9006 المهنة ممارسة أخلاقيات

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الرسالة 5 FT9007 الشرعى الطب

الثانى 5 الجزء FT9008 الشرعية الطبية المسئولية 3 FT9009 للتسمم الشرعية الطبية والادمان المسئولية 3 FT9010 الشرعية السمية التحاليل 1 FT9011 تشريحية وصفة شرعية طبية قضايا

5.2. Electives:

1 E9009 E9047 E9015

من واحدة مادة الطالب يختار: التالية المقررات

الطبى الآحصاءالكمبيوتر إستخدام


إختيارية مقررات

6. Program admission requirements:

:-6 (المادة الماجستير) : درجة على للحصول الطالب لقيد يشترطجامعات - 1 إحدى من والجراحة الطب في البكالوريوس درجة على ًً حاصال يكون أن

معادلة درجة على أو العربية مصر التدريب- 2 جمهورية سنة أمضى قد يكون أن) العمل- 3 االمتياز) جهة واستهالك- 4 موافقة التدريب ومصاريف الرسوم تسديد

( الملحق في المطلوبة المستندات واستيفاء لمدة- 5( 1األجهزة للدراسة التفرغالثاني الجزء امتحان دخول قبل دراسيين 0فصلين

لدرج ) :1ملحق ( اإللتحاق طالب التالية :-ة يقدم األوراق الماجستيرإلتحاق -1 البكالوريوس- 2 0طلب اإلمتياز- 3 0شهادة الميالد- 04شهادة شهادة

رسمي مستخرج التجنيد- 05أو من التسجيل- 6 0الموقف على العمل جهة موافقةالمطلوب جديدة 6عدد- 7 0والتفرغ فوتوغرافية يقدم- 8 0صور للوافدين بالنسبة

صحية شهادة يقدم كما النفقات تحمل جهة ويحدد السفارة موافقة 0الطالب

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7. Regulation for progression and program completion:

أخر ): 8مادة ( حتى يوليو أول من تبدأ السنة في واحدة مرة للماجستير التسجيل يتمعام كل من أكتوبر شهر في الدراسة تبدأ أن تسجيل 0أغسطسعلى قبول ويجوز

أال على ديسمبر أخر نوفمبرحتى أول من الفترة في والوافدين والمعيدين النوابالمطلوبة الدراسة فترة إنقضاء بعد إال األول الجزء إمتحان بدخول لهم . يسمح

منهما ): 9مادة ( كل مدة دراسيين فصلين على جامعى عام كل فى الدراسة توزع . مع . فبراير منصف فى الثانى ويبدا أكتوبر أول فى االول يبدا ً اسبوعا عشر خمسة

الدراسى . للفصل التسجيل يتم و اسابيع ستة لمدة مكثف صيفى دراسى فصل تنظيم. المسجلة المقررات حسب الشروط إستيفاء بعد االقل على بدايته من اسبوعين قبل

عن الواحد الفصل فى الدراسى العبء يزيد أن . 6والينبغى ويجوز معتمدة ساعاتاو ) بالحذف الدراسى الفصل بداية من اسبوعين خالل المقررات تعديل للطالب

احتسابه(. دون المقرارت احد من اسابيع سته خالل االنسحاب له يجوز كما االضافة . فيه ً راسبا

) أربعة: ) 11المادة هى الماجستير أو الدبلوم درجة على للحصول الدراسة مدة ) ( ً تدريبيا ً برنامجا الطالب فيها يجتاز جزئين على دراسية فصول أربعة ً شهرا وعشرون

المطلوب خاللها ويستوفى الرابع بالباب الموضحة المعتمدة للساعات طبقا ً متكامالمتابعة كتيب فى أرباع األنشطة منة ثالثة إستيفاء قبل اإلمتحان بدخول له يسمح وال

البرنامج من جزء كل في منة 0المطلوب

دراسي ) :12المادة ( فصل األول الجزء والماجستير الدبلوم في الدراسة واحد مدةفي للدراسة لإلنتقال بالكامل فيه النجاح يشترط وال ً إمتحانا الطالب بعدها يجتاز

. الطالب تفرغ يتطلب الثاني والجزء الثاني دراسيين للتدريبالجزء فصلين بأحد لمدةالكلية من المعتمدة المراكز أو .المستشفيات

) شكل ) : 13مادة على الرسالة موضوع بتسجيل الماجستير لدرجة الدارس يقوميناقش أن ويجوز األقل على واحد دراسي فصل إستيفاء بعد عملي أو نظري بحث

شهور ستة بعد التسجيل رسالتة مقررات من فى نجح قد يكون أن على األقل علىدرجا لها يخصص وال الثاني الجزء إمتحان دخول وقبل بالكامل األول .ت الجزء

الرسالة ) : 14مادة ( تسجيل قبل الجامعة متطلبات بإستيفاء الماجستير دارس يقومالثاني الجزء إمتحان دخول قبل الكلية الحصول و .ومتطلبات هي الجامعة متطلبات

( بمجموع اإلنجليزية اللغة في التويفل شهادة ( 450على ومتطلبات األقل على درجةمجال في بالكلية العليا الدراسات لجنة من معتمدة دورات حضور هي مناهجالكلية

العلمى . البحث اللجنة تحددها خاصة إختبارات بإجتياز أو الطبى واإلحصاء

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Assessment Schedule and Weighing of Assessments

Item Mark Points GPA score

Student

DuringSemester

End ofSemester Total

First Semester 100 300 400

Second Semester 100 100

Third Semester 100 100

FourthSemesterFinalExam

Written

900 900OralPractical/Clinical

Total 300 1200 1500

للنقاط: طبقا الطالب درجات تعادل التالى ملحوظة الوجه على : 4:فأكثر % 90 -1

نقاA

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طأقل% 85من- 2 حتى

%90من :3.67

نقاط

A-

أقل% 80من -3 حتى%85من

:3.33 نقاط

B+


:3.00 نقاط

B


:2.67 نقاط

B-


:2.33 نقاط

C+

أقل% 62من- 7 حتى%65من

:2.00 نقاط

C


:1.67 نقاط

C-

من -9 Fصفر:%60أقلوالماجستير العالى للدبلوم النهائى االمتحان درجات منها 1200مجموع 300درجة

للدكتوراه النهائى االمتحان درجات ومجموع األول للجزء منها 1500درجة 300درجة . الف المعدل إليها ويضاف وجد إن األول للجزء يوازى صدرجة بما التراكمى 300لى

و والماجستير العالى للدبلوم للدكتوراه 400درجة . درجة

الفصلى ) المعدل حساب كل( GPAويتم نقاط ضرب حاصل أساسمجموع علىللمقررات المعتمدة الساعات على ً مقسوما المعتمدة ساعاته عدد فى ً مضروبا مقرر

. حساب يتم كما الدراسى الفصل فى الطالب درسها للطالب ) التى التراكمى المعدلCGPA )كل فى الطالب عليها حصل التى النقاط ضرب حاصل أساسمجموع على

المعتمدة الساعات مجموع على ً مقسوما المعتمدة ساعاته عدد فى ً مضروبا مقررالكلية.

من مجموعة أو مادة فى الرسوب حالة أ مقررات الفى الدبلوم أووالماجستير فى. الدكتوراه فقط المجموعة أو المادة فى اإلعادة الذى يتم الفعلى التقدير حساب ويتم

تقدير النجاح عند له فيحسب رسوبة تكرر إذا أما فقط إعادة أول فى عليه يحصلاى% )60 اى 1.67فقط .(C-نقاط

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5. Program courses:

Anatomy and Histology course specifications

والهسـتولوجى التشريح

University: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine

Program on which the course is given: Master degree in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Major or Minor element of the program: Minor

Department offering the program: Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

Departments offering the course: Anatomy and Histology departments

Academic Level: First semester

Date of specification approval:


Title: Anatomy and Histology Code: FT 9001

Credit Hours: One Credit Hour

Lecture: Tutorial: Practical:

Total:

Co-coordinator:

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

The aims of this course are to enable students to:

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1. Acquire an appropriate scientific background of the anatomic relation of some body cavities and forensic anatomy of some organs, cavities and coverings of forensic applications.

2. Apply anatomic and histological findings in forensic practice of investigation of civil and criminal litigations referred from courts.

3. Describe anatomical abnormalities in some organs and their relations on performing autopsy.

4. Explain cell structure and function of some organs of the body of forensic significance.

5. Perform correct scientific approach in specimen handling and preparation for histopathology.

6. Express a degree of competency in tissue fixation, processing, Microtomy and special techniques needed during forensic examination of corpses.

7. Acquire some experiences in preparation of tissue sections, general stains and common staining methods of greater concern during forensic investigation of deaths.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Describe the forensic anatomy of the head, neck, thorax and abdomen.

2. Understand the role of meninge , pleura, pericardium, omentum and peritoneum In changing mechanisms of organ injuries found during forensic autopsy.

3. Illustrate the normal structure of the brain and components of the circle of Willis. 4. State the cell structure and function of typical cells and cell organelles and inclusions.

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5. Recognize the techniques of specimen handling and preparation for histopathology.

6. Identify general stains and common staining methods for forensic histopathology.

b- Intellectual skills.

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

1. Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomic lesions in the body of cadavers.

2. Examine competently body organs in their positions and demonstrate methods of dissections.

3. Relate anatomic abnormalities to their corresponding mechanisms of forensic applications.

4. Perform histological sections, stain it with the proper stain in different situations and describe findings in the proper ways that comply with forensic practice needs.

5. Do normal histological sections of heart, coronary arteries, liver, lungs and skin.

6. Evaluate blood smears stained slides and compare between normal and abnormal slides.

c- Professional skills

By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Identify the anatomic dissection approaches techniques performed during forensic autopsy.

2. Relate asphyxia dissection findings to the anatomical relations in neck, chest and abdomen.

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3. Interpret histological sections results with their corresponding forensic autopsy data.

4. Perform and stain histological sections for forensic examination.

d- General and transferable skills


1. Maintain honesty and integrity in all communication activities with colleagues and others with whom forensic pathologist must interact during their practical lives.

2. Utilizes problem solving skills in a variety of practical situation.

3. Manages time, prioritaires workloads and Recognizer and manages personal emotions.

4. Communicates the medico-legal information in written, oral or electronic forms.

2- Course content:

Anatomy course:

Credit hours: 0.5 Credit hour

Topics No. of hoursL T C/P SDL

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Descrpitive anatomy of head and neck:

The scalp, the skull, the cranial cavity, the meninges, the brain, circle of willis, sumandibular region, anterior triangle and lateral triangle of the neck

Describtive anatomy of the thorax:

The chest wall, the mediastinum, the diaphragm, the lungs and pleural cavities, anatomy of the heart and coronary arteries.

Descriptive anatomy of the abdomen:

-The anterior abdominal wall, divisions of the abdominal cavity, the greater and lesser omentum.

-The anatomy of the liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, kidneys and spleen.

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L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning3 - Student Assessment Methods: Weighing of assessment (Marks): 25 points distributed between:4.1 written exam to assess knowledge 15 Point4.2 Spotting practical exam to assess skills 10 points

Histology course:

Credit hours: 0.5 Credit hour


Cell structure and function:-The typical cell- Cell organelles and inclusion

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Specimen handling and preparation for histopathology:- Fixation: including aim of fixation, types of fixatives and duration of fixation.

- Tissue processing and embedding

- Microtomy: including types of microtomes, microtomes knives and paraffin wax sectioning.

- Special techniques.

General Stains:- Basic staining mechanisms.- Common staining methods.

Normal histology sections of:- Heart- Coronary arteries- Liver- Lung- Skin- Blood Smear Examination

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L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods

Weighing of assessment (Marks): 25 points distributed between:

4.1. Written exam to assess knowledge 10 Points4.2. Practical exam to assess skill 15 Points

Autopsy (FT 9002)

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التشريحية الصفة أداء



Major or Minor element of the program: Major


Departments offering the course: Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology




Title: Autopsy Code: FT 9002



Total:

Co-coordinator:


1- Course Aims:


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1. Acquire an appropriate scientific background of the types of autopsy, the objectives and techniques of autopsy, tools used during performing autopsy and causes of obscure autopsy.

2. Understand the role of forensic photography and autopsy radiology in clarifying and preserving forensic evidences

3. Descibe the procedures adopted in obtaining internal organs for forensic examination and detection of possible pathological abnormalities and possible mechanisms of occurrence.

4. Explain possible post-mortem artefacts, way of autopsy of the putrified bodies and resuscitation artifacts detected at autopsy.

5. Express a degree of comptency in writing autopsy reports.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Describe the objectives of a forensic autopsy.

2. Understand the procedure for a forensic autopsy.

3. List the preliminaries of an autopsy.

4. Illustrate the normal structure of the brain and components of the circle of Willis.

5. State causes of an oscure autopsy.

6. Recognize the role of photography and radiology during forensic autopsy procedure.

7. Identify different autopsy tools and their role during performing forensic autopsy.

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1. Analayse medico-legal data to reach a definite conclusion in legal litigations.

2. Examine competently cloths, properties and personal belongings of a given medico-legal problem.

3. Perform a thourough medico-legal report on supplied medico-legal data and evidences


By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Identify the anatomic dissection approaches techniques performed during forensic autopsy.

2. Interpret gross forensic images findings with their corresponding forensic autopsy data.

3. Discriminate between different autopsy tools used for forensic examination.



1. Works effectively within a team.

2. Takes responsibility for personal and professional learning and development.


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4. Communicates the medico-legal information in written, oral or electronic forms.

5. Manages time, prioritizes workloads and reciognizes and manages personal emotions.

2- Course content:

Autopsy course (FT 9002)

Credit hours: 1 Credit hour


1. Basic knowledges about autopsy: Types of autopsy. Procedures for autopsy. Property, clothing, and identification. Examination of organs Examination of the brain.

2. Forensic photography

3. The autopsy report

4. Autopsy radiology

5. Pos-mortem artifact

6. Autopsy on the putrefied bodies

7. Resuscitation artefacta at autopsy

8. The obscure autopsy

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3 - Student Assessment Methods:

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4.1 written exam to assess knowledge

4.2 Multiple choice exams.

4.3 Images Exam.

4.4 Spotting sample exam to assess skills

4.5 Oral exam

Pathology (FT 9003)

الباثولوجي



Major or Minor element of the program: Minor


Departments offering the course: Pathology deprtment




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Title: Pathology Code: )FT 9003(



Total:

Co-coordinator:


1-Course Aims:


1. Acquire an appropriate scientific background of the types of pathology, the objectives and techniques of pathological examination, tools used during preparation of pathological sections.

2. Understand the role of gross and microscopic pathological examination in forensic pathology.

3. Descibe the gross pathological and microsopic pathological pictures found in some common medical situations of forensic interest.

4. Perform the procedures adopted in preparation of pathological blocks, Microtomy, staining and examination of pathological sections.

5. Detect possible pathological abnormalities and possible mechanisms of occurrence.

6. Explain possible pathological artefacts and resuscitation artefacts detected.

7. Express a degree of comptency in writing pathological reports.


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a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Describe the objectives of pathological examination.

2. Understand the procedures for preparation of pathological sections and their staining methods.

3. List the preliminaries of a pathological examination.

4. Recognize the role of photography of pathological findings for preservation of evidences.

5. Identify different pathologyy tools and their role during performing forensic autopsy.



1. Perform proper gross pathological examination and microscopic sections of some organs.

2. Detect pathological abnormalities in pathological sections and describe them to reach a conclusion.

3. Examine competently organs with the best staining method for each pathological abnormality.

4. Analyze pathological data observed, interpret it correctly and issue a pathological report.



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1. Identify the pathologic approaches techniques performed during pathology examination.

2. Interpret gross pathological images findings with their corresponding pathological abnormality.

3. Discriminate between recent and old pathological changes present in pathological sections. d- General and transferable skillsBy the end of the course the candidate will be able to:




4. Communicates the pathological information in written, oral or electronic forms.


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Forensic analytical chemistry (FT9004)الشرعية الطبية الكيمياء





Departments offering the course Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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Academic Level: First part



Title: Forensic analytical chemistry Code: FT 9004



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1-Course Aims:


1. Acquire an appropriate scientific background of the types of forensic laboratories, objectives and techniques of forensic laboratory examination, and tools used during laboratory analyses.

2. Understand the role of chemical laboratories in forensics examination of corpses and livings.

3. Descibe methods of collection of forensic evidences, methods of recovery and preservation, way of chipping, and the chain of custody.

4. List tissue extraction mthods adopted in forensic practice and analytic procedures in use.

5. Perform the practical procedures adopted in preparation of analytical samples.

6. Choose the proper analytical procedure required for each forensic analytic situation.

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7. Detect possible analytical results abnormalities and suggest possible mechanisms of occurrence.

8. Explain possible analytical artefacts and discripances in values detected.

8. Express a degree of comptency in writing forensic analytical reports.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Recognize the objectives of forensic and criminal samples analytical methods.

2. Understand the different subdivisions of forensic laboratories.

3. List the typess of forensic evidences and how collect each item for analytic examination.

4. Recognize the analytical tools that help in forensic ananlysis and the role of each of them.

5. Identify different pathologyy tools and their role during performing forensic autopsy.



1. Exlpain the methods and procedures applied by the forensic laboratories to identifymarkers from the forensic biological evidentiality samples such as blood, semen, and other body fluid and stains.

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2. Describe items of physical evidence at crime scene, and methods of collection, preservation, analysis, comparison and reporting.

3. Identify the legal issues involved in crime scene processing and evidence collection.

4. Explain fundamental crime scene processing techniques with various types of physical evidences.

5. Predict the role of the forensic scientists as expert witnesses.

c- Professional skillsBy the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Predict the analytical tool techniques indicated for each forensic evidence examination.

2. Interpret analytical results findings with other forensic investigation evidences.

3. Discriminate between recent and old stains, collect them from services and extract them.

d- General and transferable skillsBy the end of the course the candidate will be able to:




4. Communicates the analytical data in written, oral or electronic forms.


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1. Types of forensic analysis laboratories

2. Basic principles of forensic analysis: Collection techniques of forensic samples Containers and contaminants Preservation of samples and preservatives Packaging and continuity Chain of custody in handling of forensic samples Quality control in forensic sampling procedures

3. Types of forensic evidences: Hair, fibers, semen, saliva, stains, blood )fessh, old, dried stains( vomits, execrata, tissues, cloths, tools, and nails.

4. Extraction methods of forensic organs samples

5. Analytical techniques applied in forensic analysis

6. Reporting of forensic analysis data

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4.3 Oral exam 10 Points

General Toxicology (FT9005)

العامـة السمـوم









Title: General toxicology Code: FT 9005



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1-Course Aims:


1. Acquire an appropriate scientific background of the toxicology fields and disciplines.

2. Understand the role of the laboratory in forensic toxicology screening of corpses and livings.

3. Describe methods of collection of forensic toxicologic materials for toxicologic analysis.

4. Identify the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of common drugs and chemicals.

5. Recognize the general approach of the poisoned patients.

6. List the principles of toxin elimination, methods of elimination, and their hazards.

7. Perform appropriate interpretation of clinical data recovered from files, toxicologic analysis results and issue medico-legal toxicologic reports.

9. Detect possible clinical data discripances abnormalities and suggest possible consultations.

10. Express a degree of comptency in writing forensic toxicology reports.

11. Conclude all ethical aspects in during medico-legal practice of different litigations.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

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1. Recognize the objectives of forensic investigation of suspected poisoning litigation.

2. Understand the different subdivisions of toxicology.

3. Identify the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of common drugs and chemicals.

4. Recall principles of toxin elimination.

5. Explain the mechanisms of organs-induced toxicity

6. State the medico-legal aspects of acute and chronic toxicities.



1. Exlpain the methods and procedures of elimination of poisoning and their possible hazards.

2. Differentiate poison-induced coma from other causes of comas.

3. Evaluate cases of drug induced rhabdomyolysis and explain the mechanism of induction.

4. Criticise line of treatment of poisoning cases and consult clinical toxicology specialist.

5. Assess the complications of poisoning and toxicities reported in medical files.

6. Predict the role of the forensic pathologist as an expert witness at courts.



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1. Solve medico-legal claims regarding medical approaches of physicians with patients.

2. Assess medical files of deaths due to poisoning to confirm the cause of death and to detect the mechanism of death in such cases.

3. Determine the types of toxicological evidences retrieved from hospitals and corpses.

4. Apply principles of medical ethics during forensic practice and handling of evidences and data.

5. Perform complete toxicologic legal reports efficiently and explain each item correctly.



1. Be prepared for the longlife learning needs of the forensic practice.


3. Communicates the medico-legal data in written, oral or electronic forms.

4. Use information technology effectively in the fiel of legal practice.

3-Course content:General Toxicology (FT9005)

العامـة السمـومCredit hours: 1 Credit hour


1. Background of the toxicology fields and disciplines.

2. Objectives of forensic investigation of poisoning litigation.

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3. Toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of drugs and chemicals.

4. Methods of collection of materials for toxicologic analysis.

5. Forensic evaluation of physician’s general approach to the poisoned cases and reporting.

6. Principles of toxin elimination, methods of elimination, and their hazards.

7. Interpretation of clinical data recovered from files, laboratory results and issuing of toxicologic reports.

8. Assessment of mechanisms of poisoning complications.

9. Mechanisms of organs-induced toxicity.

10. Medico-legal aspects of acute and chronic toxicities.

11. Ethical issues of forensic approaches to poisoning claims.

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Medical ethics and professional secrecy(FT9006)

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المهنة ممارسة أخالقيات









Title: Medical ethics and professional secrecy Code: FT 9006



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1-Course Aims:


1. Identify the main lements of values of medical ethics.

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2. Acquire an appropriate scientific background of the laws and regulations of professional secrecy.

3. State the types of informed consent, its structure and the legal implications.

4. Recognize the value of confidentiality as an ethical principle and how to implement in practice.

5. Differentiate between legal requirements and ethical values and how to deal with in conflicts.

6. Understand the duties of physicians and forensic pathologist towards the community.

7. Recognize the duties towards his profession and the requirements to keep professional secrecy.

8. Describe the attitude of forensic pathologist towards his colleagues.

9. Identify the principles and duties stated in law towards victims or cadavers of legal litigations.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Develop rich understanding of core issues in medical ethics values in medical and legal practices.

2. Recall the basic ethical principles values )informed concent, confidentiality, beneficence, autonomy, and non-maleficence( in the field of medico-legal practice.

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3. Apply the ethical guidelines in major conflicts in clinical practice. This includes clinical research, end of life care, financial conflicts, organ transplantation, gene therapy and gene research.4. Understand conditions of disclosure of professional secrecy.

5. Be aware of their roles on the community.



1. Illustrate proper conduct on conditions of conflicts between professional secrecy and his personal protection in cases of legal allegations. 2. Apply the ethical guidelines in major conflicts in clinical practice. This includes clinical research, end of life care, financial conflicts, organ transplantation, gene therapy and gene research.3. Develop tools for and analyzing ethical issues. 4. Become skilled to resolve ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.


By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Solve medico-legal claims regarding medical approaches of physicians with patients.

2. Assess medical files of deaths due to poisoning properly to confirm the cause of death.

3. Apply principles of medical ethics during forensic practice and handling of evidences and data.

4. Manifest evidences of conduct that should not allow a conflict of interest to influence judgment.

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1. Be prepared for the longlife learning needs of the ethical problems encountered in practice.


3. Communicates the ethical data in written, oral or electronic forms.

4. Use information technology effectively in applying ethical values in legal practice.

3-Course content:Medical ethics and professional secrecy(FT9006)

المهنة ممارسة أخالقياتCredit hours: 1 Credit hour


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1. Background of medical ethics and professional secrecy law.

2. Values in medical ethics and its application in legal liability

3. Informed consent )definition, types, structure, limitations, and application in medical and legal practice.

4. Confidentiality )definition, types, structure, limitations, and application in medical and legal practice.

5. Benificence and its application in legal litigations.

6. Autonomy and medico-legal practice.

7. Non-Maleficence and Confilects of interest.

8. Futility and justice and dignity.

9. Ethical issues of forensic approaches to poisoning claims.

10. Duties towards the community.

11. Duties towards the profession.

12. Duties towards the patients, victims and cadavers.

13. Duties towards the colleagues.

14. Application s in forensic practice.

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Written And MCQ exams 50 PointsForensic Medicine(FT9007)

الشرعى الطب






Academic Level: ٍSecond part



Title: Forensic Medicine Code: FT 9007

Credit Hours: 5 Credit Hours


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1. Determine the cause of death, the mechanism and manner of death.

2. Identify the deceased if unkown.

3. Assess the time of death and injury.

4. Interprte collected data to decide the mode of dying when necessary and possible.

5. Express a degree of competency in autopsy to collect evidence from the body.

6. Document injuries, deduce mechanisms of development and suggest causative instruments.

7. Provide expert testimony if the case goes to trial.

8. Write a legally perfect medical report and death certificates.

9. Recognize the types of forensic evidences necessary for criminal investigation.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. Develop rich understanding of core issues in medical ethics values in medical and legal practice.

2. Differentiate between types of traumatic injuries and their causative instruments.

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3. Discuss the legal significance of causation of head injuries.

4. Realize the types of legal evidences and their methods of collection.

5. Recognize the legal aspects of sexual assaults to save victim rights.

6. Define different sexual abuses and their legal implications.

7. Explain causes of sudden infant death syndrome.

8. List the types of sexual offences or deviation and their signs to able to diagnose them.

9. Choose the accurate methods of sample preservation for medico-legal purposes.

10. Describe the forensic indications for DNA typing and how to preserve samples for court request.

11. Recognize the differences in applications of civil & criminal laws in primary care practice.

12. Define elements of malpractice.

13. Employ human rights and patients rights in clinical care.




2. Employ human rights and patients rights in clinical care.

3. Express competency in applying ethical codes in clinical practice.

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4. Differentiate between types of injuries and their causative instruments.

5. Discriminate thermal and electrical injuries and relate possible causes of infliction and deaths.

6. Become skilled in resolving ethical dilemmas in medico-legal practice.



1. Apply legal considerations of primary care and forensic practices.

2. Solve medical malpractice claims referred from courts depending on medical evidences.

3. Assess medical files of deaths due to poisoning properly to confirm the cause of death.

4. Write a legally perfect medical report and death certificates.

5. Judge traumatic wounds from fabricated wounds.

6. Identify traumatic injuries and discriminate them from defense and fabricated injuries.

7. Determine age of injuries and post injury survival time.

8. Detect chest, abdominal, and head injuries in X – ray and CT films.

9. Differentiate between antimortem and postmortem injuries and causation.

10. Discriminate between different causes of violent asphyxia deaths and investigate them properly.



1. Be prepared for the long life learning needs of the ethical problems encountered in practice.

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5. Work effectively within a team.

6. Cope with a changing work environment.

7. Apply safety and infection control measures during practice.

3-Course content:Forensic Medicine(FT9007)

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1. Medico-legal investigative system.2. Professional liability and Attendance at court.3. Mass disasters and forensic investigation.4. Crime scene investigation.5. The medical report and the death certificates.6. Timing of death7. Identification of living and dead persons and remains.8. Examination of blood stains and medico-legal significance.9. Death and postmortem changes.10. The pathology of sudden death.11. Cause, mechanism and manner of death.12. Investigation of the cause of death.13. Pathology of blunt trauma wounds.14. Blunt trauma injuries of chest, abdomen and extremities.15. Transportation injuries, accidents, skull and brain injuries.16. Firearm injuries.17. Injuries due to physical agents.18. Violent asphyxia and immersion deaths.19. Sexual assault examination of living and deaths.20. Death in custudy and torture.21. Medicolegal aspects of pregnancy, delivery and infanticide.22. Sudden infant death syndrome.23. Eletocution and lighting.24. Hypothermia and hyperthermia deaths.25. Emboli deaths )blood thrombi, amniotic and fat emboli(.26. Radiation injuries.27. Forensic lights.28. Interpretive toxicology: drug abuse and drug deaths. 29. Finger print examination and brain fingerprint.30. Practical attendance at the ministry of justice and /or other forensic sciences services and

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Practical exam 20 Points

Medicolegal responsibilities and medical malpractice (FT9008)

( الطب ( مهنة مزاولة أخطاء الشرعية الطبية المسئولية









Title: Medicolegal responsibilities and medical malpractice Code: FT 9008

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1-Course Aims:


1. Understand differences between moral and legal responsibilities of physicians and surgeons.

2. List Legal considerations of medical and surgical practices.

3. Discriminate between civil and criminal laws and their relations with medical practice.

4. Recall articles of civil and criminal laws that are applied on situations in medical practices.

5. Determine elements of medical malpractice and claims.

6. Define medical errors, their legal definition, types and the yardstick of assessments.

7. Describe types of infirmities or injuries of legal consequences, standards and proof of them.

8. Conclude evidences of fault- perminant infirmity relationship to proof medical malpractice.

9. Apply the principles of human and patient rights charters in his handling of legal materials.

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10. Illustrate evidences of adopting principles of medical ethics in his medico-legal practice.2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:


a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. List the different laws and regulations that regulate medical and legal practice.

2. Understand the role of civil and criminal laws in medical and legal practice.

3. Recognize the elements of medical malpractices to save victim rights.

4. Define medical errors, types, their burden of proof criteria and the legal consequences.

5. Differentiate between contract and negligent responsibilities in medical or surgical faults.

6. Explain differences between simple and grave medical errors and legal punishment in each.



1. Compare civil and criminal responsibilities of physicians regarding who to assert, responsibility to claim, burden of proof, types of evidential proof, punishment and statute of limitation.


3. Precise civil law responsibilities of physicians and surgeons.

4. Conclude aspects of criminal liabities and torts )negligence, carelessness and/or non-prudence(.

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5. Summarize conditions of criminal trials of physicians, surgeons and/or forensic pathologists.



1. Apply principles of laws regulating medical and forensic practices and their legal considerations.

2. Summarizes artices of civil, criminal, ethical, prescriptions, forgery, counterfeit and professional secrecy laws concerned with medical, surgical and forensic practices.


4. Assess medical files of deaths due to poisoning properly to exclude medical torts.

5. Write a legally perfect medico-legal report justifying findings in accordance to laws articles.







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3-Course content:

Medicolegal responsibilities and medical malpractice(FT9008)

( الطب ( مهنة مزاولة أخطاء الشرعية الطبية المسئولية

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1. Laws and regulations controlling medical practice.2. The civil and criminal laws and applications on practices.3. Differences between civil and criminal suits on physicians.4. Human & patients rights during medico-legal practice.5. Responsibility )types, elements and yardstick(. 6. Medical malpractice lawsuits.7. Conditions of civil liabity of forensic pathologists.8. Common criminal lawsuits encountered in practice.9. Articles of laws concerened with medical, surgical practice.10. Medico-legal approaches to malpractice suits.11. Intentions and ignorance and medicolegal responsibilities.12. Case study training ofmalpractice claims.13. Medico-legal responsibilities during medical practice of: -- Emergency Medicine.- General Medicine. - Surgery. - Pediatrics.

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Weighing of assessment (Marks): 240 points


Oral exam 20 Points


Clinical, samples and /or autopsy exam 80 Points

Medicolegal aspects of poisoning and abuse(FT9009)

واإلدمان للتسمم الشرعية الطبية المسئولية









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Title: Medicolegal aspects of poisoning and abuse Code: FT 9009



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1-Course Aims:


1. Understand the medico-legal considerations adopted in handling of poisoning cases.

2. List types of poisons used to facilitate robbery.

3. Identify the medico-legal concerns implemented in suspected drug use in sports.

4. Apply articles of civil and criminal laws on situations of poisoning suits.

5. Determine elements of medical malpractice and cause of death in poisoning lawsuit.

6. Define drug abuse, their legal definition, types and the yardstick of assessments.

7. Recognize toxicologic disasters and methods of investigation and sampling..

8. Detect discripances between clinical diagnosis of poisoning, laboratory results, pathologic findings and autopsy findings in unexplained cause of poisoning deaths.

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9. Investigate cases of poisoning or deaths resulting from smuggling and body baking.

Discuss the legal aspects of drug and solvent abuse and dependence.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. List the causes, scene investigation, sampling techniques and reporting in toxicologic disasters.

2. Understand role of drugs and chemicals in facilitating sexual abuse crimes and their investigations.

3. Recognize the methods of body baking and manifestations of toxicity in such cases.

4. Define the use of drugs and chemicals in sports and dopping, and the legal consequences.

5. State conditions of drug abuse, their legal definition, types and the yardstick of assessments.

6. Explain medicolegal responsibility of physicians upon their assistants, nursing and paramedics.



1. Investigate doughtfull cases of deaths in hospitals and clinics due to poisoning

2. Conclude elements of malpractice in management of acute intoxication in lawsuit cases.

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3. Do medicolegal investigations in sexual crimes aided with drugs use.

4. Manage a crime scene investigation plan for toxicological disasters.

5. Interpret data of cases of body baking and manifestations of toxicity in such cases.



1. Investigate lawsuit cases of poisons used to facilitate robbery.

2. Discriminate between accidental, suicidal and homicidal cases of poisoning.

3. Discuss the legal aspects of drug and solvent abuse and dependence.


6. Assess medical files of deaths of substance abuse properly to exclude medical negligance.

7. Write a legally perfect medico-legal report justifying findings in accordance to laws articles.



1. Be prepared for the long life learning needs of the ethical problems encountered in practice.2. Utilizes problem solving skills in a variety of practical situation.3. Communicates the data in written, oral or electronic forms.4. Use information technology effectively in applying ethical values in legal practice.

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5. Analyze and use numerical data including the use simple statistical methods.3-Course content:

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1. Laws and regulations controlling poisoning cases practices.2. Drugs used in facilitating robbery.3. Medico-legal aspects of dopping.4. Applications of civil and criminal laws on poisoning cases.5. Medico-legal handling of toxicological disasters situations.6. Medico-legal aspects of substance and solvent abuse.7. Medical malpractice lawsuits.8. Conditions of civil liabity of forensic pathologists.9. Common criminal lawsuits encountered in practice.10. Intentions and ignorance and medicolegal responsibilities.11. Investigation of poisoning deaths.12. Medico-legal aspects of smuggling and body backing.13. Lawsuit applications on poisoning and abuse.

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Forensic laboratory(FT9010)

الشرعية السمية التحاليل









Title: Forensic laboratory Code: FT 9010



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1. Understand the basic analytical techniques applied in forensic laboratories.

2. Identify the main rapid colrometric methods used for rapid screening of forensic samples.

3. Recognize the principles of separation of samples for toxicological screening.

4. Describe the procedure of thin layer chromatography and the natreials used in analysis.

5. Discriminate between qualitative methods for screening and quantitative methods.

6. Apply different analytical tools in forensic sample screening.

7. Select the best immunoassay method for forensic screening and interpret the results.

8. Discuss the quality control applications in forensic laboratories.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. List the common colorimetric methods in use for forensic applications.

2. Understand the principles of thin layer chromatography and its applications.

3. Recognize gas cromatography technique, columns, packing materials and detectors.

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4. Define Immunoassays, their types and their principle applications in forensic laboratories.

5. State methods of quality control in forensic laboratory analysis and timing of its application.



1. Choose the best analytical technique for different forensic toxicologic samples.

2. Conclude causes of trouble shooting in gas chromatography applications and repair them.

3. Interpret the analytical results and select the best method for confirming the results.

4. Analyze the data obtained from immunoassay screening and suspect uncorrect readings.

5. Apply different analytical methods in forensic laboratory screening of different legal samples.



1. Investigate suspected poisoning crimes with the best analytical technique.

2. Apply rapid screening methods in testing forensic samples to detect the type of poisons.

3. Discriminate between analytical results and trouble shooting data obtained during analysis.

4. Assess qualitative and quantitative analytical findings to reach a diagnostic conclusion.

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8. Communicates the data in written, oral or electronic forms.


10. Analyze and use numerical data including the use simple statistical methods.

3-Course content:Forensic laboratory(FT9010)

الشرعية السمية التحاليل


1. Fundumentals of forensaic laboratory.

2. Basic techniques in forensic laboratory.3. Introduction to rapid colorimetric screening test.4. Spectrophotometry principles and applications.5. Basics of immunoassays methods and interpretations.6. Principles of thin layer ghromatography and applications.

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Legal litigation and autopsy cases and interpretations (FT9011)

تشريحية وصفة شرعية طبية قضايا








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Title: Legal litigation and autopsy cases and interpretations Code: FT 9011

Credit Hours: 1Credit Hours


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1. Understand the basic medico-legal lawsuits referred from ministry of justice.

2. Investigate malpractice claims and write a proper medico-legal report.

3. Apply laws and medical regulations on litigations and claims referred from courts.

4. Gain practical experience in solving a variety of medico-legal cases of court litigations.



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1. List the different types of legal trials that need a medico-legal report.

2. Understand the differences between cause, mechanism and manner of death.

3. Recognize legal procedures at court and conditions of expert testimony.

4. Define the elements of medico-legal claims of the plaintif and how to investigate them.



1. Correlate findings of autopsy, laboratory data, radiologic images and police data to conclude cases.

2. Conduct through investigation of court lawsuit cases before reaching medico-legal decisions.

3. Interpret the analytical results and select the best method for confirming the results.



1. Investigate suspected crimes with the best tools and analytical technique.

2. Apply radiologic images methods in solving legal claims.

3. Interpret autopsy findings and correlate them with other pathological findings to conclude cases.

4. Assess qualitative and quantitative analytical findings to reach a diagnostic conclusion.



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15. Analyze and use numerical data including the use simple statistical methods.

3-Course content:

Legal litigation and autopsy cases and interpretations (FT9011)

تشريحية وصفة شرعية طبية قضايا


Multiple lawsuit cases of court trials 30




Comentary case study 60 Points

Practical/clinical exam 30 Points

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Medical Statistics (E9009)

الطبى أآلحصاء





Departments offering the course Community Medicine/or الحاسب مركزاآللى


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Title: Medical Statistics Code: E 9009



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1-Course Aims:


1. Understand the basics of medical statistics.

2. Analyze medico-legal data using medical statistics.

3. Select the proper samples and sampling techniques.

4. Recognize computer SPSW program of statistics )formally SPSS(.

5. Apply electronic data analysis in medico-legal practice.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. List the types of descriptive statistics )cross tabulation, fre1uencies, and descriptive ratio statistics(.

2. Understand Bivariate statistics )means, t-test, ANOVA, correlation and nonparametric tests.

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3. Recognize Prediction for numerical outcomes: linear regression.

4. Define Prediction for identifying groups )factor analysis, cluster analysis and disciminant(.



1. Analyze data using different descriptive statistics methods.

2. Conduct bivariate statistics on research study data and interpret the results.

3. Predict numerous outcomes correctly through using proper statistical analysis methods.



1. Apple to use SPSW computer program to perform statistical analysis.

2. Calculate the mean, student t-test and correlation coefficient on a given data and document results.

3. Choose the proper samples needed for statistical analysis for each research and statistical studies.

4. Conduct accurate sampling method for each situation and interpret the significance of results.




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Medical statistics (E9009)

الطبى أآلحصاء


1. Samples and sampling methods.2. Descriptive statistics.3. Bivariate statistics.4. Prediction for numerical outcomes.5. Prediction for identifying groups.6. SPSW )formally SPSS( program and its applications.

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ECDL/ICDL (E9047)

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Departments offering the course الدولية للشهادة مانحة جهة أى




Title: ECDL/ICDL Code: E 9047



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1. Understand the basics of ECDL/ICDL program.

2. Improve his confidence and skills in IT.

3. Choose the right software tool for the job or study.

4. Apply concepts of information technology.

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5. Use the compute and manage files.

6. Perform spreadsheets and database management.

7. Skillied in word processing, presentation and information &communication.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. List the seven domains of ECLD/ICDL certificate.

2. Understand concepts of information technology.

3. Recognize word processing software and applications of Excell softwre.

4. Define information &communication in the field of medico-legal practice.b- Intellectual skills

.By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

1. Analyze data using different spreadsheets and Exell softwre.

2. Conduct word processing statistics on research study data and interpret the results.

3. Predict computer problems encountered during use and manage them.



1. Apple to use word processing and spreadsheets computer programs to career statistical analysis.

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2. Use computer in his work to perform presentations and do databases.

3. Manage the medico-legal files correctly in compute and save them.

4. Choose the proper IT program needed for analysis for each research and occupational studies.



1. Be prepared for the long life learning needs.



3-Course content:ECDL/ICDL (E9047)

الكمبيوتر إستخدام


1. Concepts of information technology.2. Using the computer and managing files.3. Word processing.4. Spreadsheets )Excell program(.5. Database.6. Presentation.7. Information and communication.

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ECDL/ICDL certificate 50 Points

N.B: The certificate of license date must be after registration date of the degree.

Immnology (E9015)






Departments offering the course Microbiology department




Title: Immunology Code: E 9015



Total:

Co-coordinator:

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1-Course Aims:


1. Understand the basics of immunology.

2. Improve his skills in interpreting data indicating a role of immune system in causing deaths.

3. Choose the right immunological explanation in explaining the mechanism of death of a victim.

4. Apply concepts of immunology in research studies.



a- Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: 1. List the cells and organs of the immune system.

2. Understand concepts of antigen-antibody reactions.

3. Recognize Major Histocompatibility Complex.

4. Define T&B-cell receptors, maturation, activation and differentiation.



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1. Analyze cell-mediated effectors responses.

2. Conduct through investigation of deaths due to hypersensitivity reactions

3. Predict role of cytokines in causation of death and how to avoid their effects.

4. Select the proper immunological method in performing research.



1. Apple immunological concept and data in interpreting the cause and mechanism of death.

2. Select the best way to investigate alleged ceses of hypersensitivity reaction deaths in hospitals.

3. Use the best immunological experimental systems in conducting research in his career.



4. Be prepared for the long life learning needs.



3-Course content:Immnology (E9015)



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1. Cells and organs of the immune system.2. Antigens.3. Antibodies: structure and function.4. Organization and expression of immunological genes.5. Antigen-Antibody interactions principles and applications.6. Major Histocomptability Complex.7. Antigen processing and presentation.8. T-cells receptors.9. T-cells maturation, activation and differentiation.10. B-cells generation, activation and differentiation.11. Cytokines.12. The complement system.13. Cell-mediated effector responses.14. Leucocytes migration and inflammation. 15. Hypersensitivity reactions.16. Immune response to infectious diseases.17. Autoimmunity.18. Immunological experimental research methods and techniques.

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Written and MCQ exams 50 PointsV- General Information

1 – Monitoring Of Training and Submission Of Training Reports

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You must keep proper and updated records in your logbook to reflect the activities encountered in your training. Your logbook must be duly endorsed by an authorized signatory at the end of each semester.You will be continuously assessed by your supervisors, in consultation with head of department. An assessment will be submitted within 2 weeks of completion of each semester.

2 - Miscellaneous Information:

Injury and/or Blood or Body Fluid Exposure: During regular working hours, you should immediately report an exposure incident to --------------------------. If exposure occurs after regular working hours or during a weekend or holiday; please call the ----------------------------------------. For injury, please report to the Emergency Department. Please also be sure to inform the supervisors of an exposure incident and/or injury.

3 - Action Completion Of Clinical TrainingOnce all training sessions are completed the log book should be signed by the senior supervisor and the head of the department and then should be submitted to post graduate Secretariat.

4- ReferenceThe Training Guide is available at the post graduate Secretariat and could be downloaded from the following website is

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VI – Your log book

1- IntroductionThe aim of this book is to give you a guide to the expectations for each item. It will be a guide for both you and your teachers to what you should be seeing and doing.

It will give you a list of the important topics that you should think about and should be covered in:1. Clinical or practical sessions (According to each degree)or2. Tutorialsor

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3. Self-directed learning )SDL(For each item there is also a list of1. Clinical conditions or Practical sessions to be seen or attended )According to each degree(2. Practical procedures to be seen and doneRemember

This document is only a guide. It is not an exhaustive list. It is not just a checklist to score points. It is a guide to encourage you to read and learn more. This book is for your benefit. It will form a record of your clinical training and experience.

2 - Supervisors ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3–Tables for Training Records

Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.

Weekly Department Plan

Day /time Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Bedside educationConference Grand roundEmergency attendanceOperative dayClinic day

Kindly specify other non- weekly activity

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Monthly activity……………………………….Sixth monthly activity …………………………Yearly activity ………………………………….

Conferences attendance(NB. Minimum number required is …5……..(

No

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Topics Supervisor signature

Seminars attendance(NB. Minimum number required is …15…

No Date Place Topics Supervisor signature

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Thesis attendance(NB. Minimum number required is……5…..)

No Date Place Name of the thesis Supervisor signature

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Clinics attendance (NB. Minimum number required is 10

No Date Place Name of the Clinic Supervisor signature

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Tutorials Attended(NB. Minimum number required is……15…..)

No Date Place Name of the tutorial Supervisor signature

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Activities Attended (NB. Minimum number required is……6…..)

No Date Place Name Supervisor signature

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Emergency attendance(NB. Minimum number required is……6…..)

No Date Place Department Supervisor signature

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Case presentations(NB. Minimum number required is…6…..)

No Date Place Diagnosis Supervisor signature

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Patients seen / with any of the above problems(NB. Minimum number required for each diagnosis is…6……..(

No Date Primary diagnosis Supervisor signature

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Practical skills )Agreement Scale(RequirementsCandidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance

Others

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-Teaching Experience:

- Research Experience:

- Projects, Publication:

- Field tasks:

-Administrative Experience:

-Administrative Experience:

5 - Log book preview

The candidate logbook will be reviewed and patients seen/ skills performed summarized by diagnosis groups during the semester evaluation and at the end of the course in the table below.The results of this review will be totaled in the summary chart below.

For master degreeSummary

Semester 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total

Activity No No No No

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Supervisor signature

VII - Head Of Department Approval For The Exam Entry________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

To be completed at -------------------------------------

Candidate SupervisorLocation

Aim of training ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be achieved. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comments by Candidate

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Comments by Supervisor ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of next meeting Signed by candidateSigned by Supervisor Date

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Degree Program Evaluation Form by The CandidateTo be completed at the end of your degree.

Please consider each pair of statements and decide which most clearly reflects your view and tick one box or answer the question.

I. Individual Information1. Are you a graduate of ASU?

yes no to some degree2. Year and semester when studies began:

II. General Questions1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the general study environment at the University ASU?

2. What were your expectations when you applied to the degree?

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3. Do you feel that the degree program prepares you well for your future studies or employment according to the demands and expectations of those institutions?

yes no to some degree

4. Has the time limit of the program )two or three academic years( caused you any difficulties or inconveniences?


III. Structure of Degree Program1. Did you receive enough guidance in planning your study schedule in the beginning of the program?


2. What were the main difficulties in the planning of your study schedule?

3. What is your general opinion on the structure of the degree program?

4. In your opinion, does the degree program offer a good balance of lectures, seminars, conferences, and book exams?


a) General Studies

i( Do you feel that you have received enough guidance on academic writing?


ii( Do you feel that you have acquired sufficient knowledge on research skills )eg. quantitative and qualitative research methods(?


b) Courses i( Have you had some special difficulties in completing some of the courses? Please specify.

ii( Has there been a sufficient variety of courses offered for your optional studies?

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iii( Have you received enough guidance for the preparation of your thesis?


IV. Concluding Points1. Did the degree program meet your expectations?

yes no to some degree2. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly like?

3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?

4. What are your suggestions on how to improve the program?

Thank you!

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