Medical Track

Module 1: Death Investigation System in Alabama.

Module 2: The Autopsy and Human Identification.

Overview of Medicolegal Death Investigation is an on-demand two-module self-paced course designed to familiarize those taking this course with the nature, reasons, and procedures of the death investigation system in Alabama along with its strengths and limitations. The course is presented by Edward A. Reedy, PhD, MD, State Medical Director with the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.

Course Level Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish between roles and responsibilities of a Medical Examiner and Coroner
• Distinguish between cause and manner of death
• Execute an accurate and complete death certificate
• Understand the steps of the autopsy process including differentiation between forensic and hospital autopsy, as well as full, partial, and external autopsy
• Describe and contrast methods of human identification

Target Audience: Overview of Medicolegal Death Investigation learning opportunities are appropriate for medical professionals and law enforcement personnel. Continuing education credits will be offered.

CME – For Medical Professional

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Registration and Course Dates

Registration Opens: April 1, 2024

Registration available through December 1, 2024