Forensic Pathology IV (RTM_030)
About Study Course
Objective
to provide improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the Forensic Pathology according to the requirements of Speciality of Forensic Medicine Experts to prepare the doctor for certification in the speciality of a forensic expert according to the laws and regulations of Latvian Republic.
Learning outcomes
1.Understand how to perform forensic medical examination and patho-anatomical autopsy.
1.Independently inspect a corpse at the scene of the incident and draw up an appropriate inspection report, know how to find important biological traces, independently perform a forensic medical and patho-anatomical autopsy of a corpse, remove the necessary samples for laboratory research, draw up a scientifically based expert opinion, know how to testify about the performed expertise at a court hearing or conduct a new or additional expertise during the court hearing.
1.Competence acquired during studies to independently perform forensic medical examinations of corpses, ability to perform procedural actions intended for a forensic medical expert in criminal proceedings, civil proceedings or administrative proceedings, acquired prior knowledge and skills for performing scientific-research and pedagogical work, ability to continue further education and introduce innovations in one's work, learned medical and the code of ethics of a forensic expert, the ability to communicate with specialists and the public, as well as to provide emergency medical assistance.
