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:

short.courses@vifm.org

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

short.course@vifm.org. 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