Why study at TECH?

This program will provide you with a sense of confidence in your medical practice, which will help you grow personally and professionally”

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This Postgraduate diploma in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine, combines scientific application with the practical side, while at the same time adapting to new technologies with the implementation of online education.

The Postgraduate diploma meets the needs of professionals who demand adequate knowledge to enable them to carry out forensic assessments and expert reports, as well as the ability and fluency to ratify their opinion and understand the stages of the legal proceedings when necessary. At the same time, it offers the possibility for all students to learn how to assess not only bodily injury, but also to quantify negligence, assess disability, and determine disabilities.

Currently, law firms and private clients require a forensic expert examination for most of their procedures. It is for this reason, in addition to the lack of existing professionals, that we consider it appropriate to implement a correct, up-to-date, and especially useful syllabus for the daily practice of this activity.

Update your knowledge through the Postgraduate diploma in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine"

This Postgraduate diploma in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market The most important features of the program include:

  • Clinical cases presented by experts in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine 
  • The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
    Diagnostic-therapeutic developments on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine
  • It contains practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the presented clinical situations
  • With special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine
  • All complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma may be the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine, you will obtain a Postgraduate diploma from TECH Global University"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Accident Investigation in Forensic Medicine, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training program to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the physician will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Forensic Medicine with extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this specialist course"

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Take the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine and improve your patient care"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best hospital centers and universities in the country, who are aware of the relevance of up-to-date education to be able to intervene in the Assessment of Damage in Forensic Judicial Medicine, and are committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

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This Postgraduate diploma in Investigating Accidents in Forensic Medicine contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Update 

1.1.   Medical Expert Evidence in the Different Fields of Law

1.1.1.   Concept of Expert Evidence
1.1.2.   Sections of Expert Evidence
1.1.3.   Legal Applications of Expert Evidence

1.2.   Forensic Medicine Systems in America and Europe

1.2.1.   Main Differences between Systems
1.2.2.   Legal Amendments between Countries

1.3.   Expert Investigation and Method

1.3.1.   Research Techniques
1.3.2.   Research Limits
1.3.3.  Legal Aspects of Research

1.4.  Ethics and Expert Evidence

1.4.1.   Professional Ethics
1.4.2.   Objectivity in Expertise
1.4.3.   Subjectivity in Expertise
1.4.4.   Oath according to the Civil Procedure Law

1.5.   Professional Responsibility of the Medical Expert

1.5.1.   Civil Liability Insurance
1.5.2.   Concept of Expert Liability
1.5.3.   Aspects of the Civil Procedure Law

Module 2. Forensic Thanatology

2.1.   General aspects

2.1.1.   Concept and Content
2.1.2.   Concepts of Death
2.1.3.   Degrees of Death

2.2.  Legal Transcendence
2.3.  Mortuary Progression

2.3.1.  Agony Indicators
2.3.2.  Precedence in Multiple Deaths

2.4.  How is Death Diagnosed?

2.4.1.  Concept and Methodology

2.5.  Death Demonstrated

2.5.1.  Encephalic Death
2.5.2.  Death in Cardiac Arrest

2.6.  Cadaveric Phenomena

2.6.1.  Concept
2.6.2.  Classification

2.7.  Cooling

2.7.1.  The way they are formed

2.8.  Dehydration, Lividity, and Hypostasis

2.8.1.  The way they are formed

2.9.  Stiffness and Spasm

2.9.1.  The way they are formed

2.10.  Autolysis and Putrefaction

2.10.1.  Chronology of Putrefaction

2.11.  Preservative and Transformative Phenomena of the Cadaver. Saponification

2.11.1.  Concept and Classification

2.12.  Preservative and Transformative Phenomena of the Cadaver. Mummification

2.12.1.  Concept
2.12.2.  Phases of the Process

2.13.  Preservative and Transformative Phenomena of the Cadaver. Corification

2.13.1.  Concept
2.13.2.  Phases of the Process

2.14.  Other Cadaveric Phenomena

2.14.1.  Concept
2.14.2.  Phases

2.15.  Duration of Death

2.15.1.  Concept and Importance
2.15.2.  Routines and Means of Dating Death

2.16.  Criminal Judicial Autopsy and Civil Judicial Autopsy

2.16.1.  Definition and Methodology
2.16.2.  Forms of Action

2.17.  Autopsy Times

2.17.1.  External Cadaveric Examination
2.17.2.  Internal Cadaveric Examination

2.18.  Auxiliary Techniques for Forensic Medical Necrodiagnosis

2.18.1.  Classification and Concept

2.19.  Vital, Perimortal, and Postvital injuries

2.19.1.  Origin
2.19.2.  Routines
2.19.3.  Diagnostic Methods

2.20.  Discovery of the Corpse

2.20.1.  Removal of the Corpse
2.20.2.  Site Inspection

Module 3. Accident Investigation

3.1.  Traffic Accidents

3.1.1.  Concept
3.1.2.  Phases
3.1.3.  Vehicle Classification
3.1.4.  Accident Classification

3.2.  Elements Involved

3.2.1.  Concept
3.2.2.  Roads or Paths
3.2.3.  The People
3.2.4.  Environment.
3.2.5.  Intensity

3.3.  Accident Reconstruction

3.3.1.  Accident Analysis
3.3.2.  Reconstruction Procedure
3.3.3.  Objectives
3.3.4.  Physical Principles
3.3.5.  Simple Sliding
3.3.6.  Calculation of Speed from Sliding
3.3.7.  Physical Fundamentals Applicable to Vehicle Crashes
3.3.8.  Collision Elasticity
3.3.9.  Speed Assessment
3.3.10.  Kinematic Sequences
3.3.11.  Graphical Representations
3.3.12.  Impact Speed Estimation Methods

3.4.  Claims Fraud

3.4.1.  Concept
3.4.2.  Fraud Analysis
3.4.3.  Types of Fraud
3.4.4.  Role of Forensic Medicine in Accidents

3.5.  Damage Assessment System

3.5.1.  General Criteria
3.5.2.  Indemnifications
3.5.3.  Secuelas
3.5.4.  Temporary Injuries

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A unique, key, and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”

Postgraduate Diploma in Accident Investigation in Forensic Medicine

TECH Global University offers you the unique opportunity to take a Postgraduate Certificate in Accident Investigation in Forensic Medicine, which will allow you to acquire cutting-edge skills in this exciting specialty, best of all: you can access this Postgraduate Certificate from the comfort of your home! The online environment in which the Postgraduate Certificate is developed will allow you to access up-to-date study materials, supplementary resources and interactive activities designed to reinforce your understanding and apply your knowledge to practical cases. Imagine getting a certificate backed by a prestigious institution like TECH. This online Postgraduate Certificate will provide you with a solid theoretical and practical foundation to become a highly skilled professional in the analysis and elucidation of tragic and mysterious events. Our program has an exceptional teaching team, made up of renowned professionals in the field of forensic medicine and accident investigation. You will learn from experts with years of experience and specialized knowledge, who will guide you every step of the way, sharing with you their vast knowledge and best practices.

Take the first step towards an exciting and challenging career!

During the Postgraduate Certificate, you will explore in depth the different areas of forensic accident investigation. You'll dive into evidence analysis, accident reconstruction, injury identification, patterns, and advanced evidence collection techniques. In addition, you will gain skills in crime scene management, forensic documentation, and writing high-quality expert reports. Upon completion of this Postgraduate Diploma, you will become a highly skilled professional, able to approach complex accident cases from a forensic perspective. You will be able to work in collaboration with law enforcement, hospitals, laboratories and government entities, contributing to justice and the resolution of difficult cases. Get ready to live a first class educational experience, where the quality of teaching is combined with the flexibility of the online modality. Do not miss this unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons and become an expert in accident investigation in forensic medicine.