This one-day course provides an overview of how forensic anthropology and archaeology can be applied to DVI operations, particularly where victims’ remains are disrupted, burnt, and / or commingled.
Who is this course for?
- Forensic practitioners involved in DVI operations
- Medico-legal experts with an interest in DVI
- Postgraduate or PGR forensic anthropology and archaeology students with an interest in DVI
- DVI trained police officers and CSI's who wish to learn more about forensic anthropology and archaeology, the recognition and identification of burnt fragmented remains
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
Our upcoming course dates:
- 2025 dates will be announced soon!
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.
This one-day course provides an overview of how forensic anthropology and archaeology can be applied to DVI operations, particularly where victims’ remains are disrupted, burnt, and / or commingled.
Course Modules
- Overview of Mass fatality Incidents and DVI
- Explosions and fires- modifications to human tissue and implications for identification
- Recognition of burnt remains, practical exercise
- The role of the forensic anthropologist and archaeologist at the disaster site and in the mortuary
- Outdoor practical exercise
Course Aims
- To provide delegates with an awareness of how forensic anthropologists and archaeologist can assist police DVI teams in mass fatality incidents
- To outline specific challenges associated with the recovery and examination of highly fragmented, commingled and burnt human remains from disaster scenes
- To provide guidance on best practice for achieving positive identification in burnt and highly fragmented remains
The DVI course is hosted at our training facility in Oxfordshire, England.
Yes, this course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
This course is designed for students studying an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a forensic science discipline. We will tailor the course content to your level of experience and knowledge.