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MTMI Inservice Programs Forensic and Trauma Imaging
About this Program This seminar presents an overview of forensic and trauma imaging. The focus is placed upon the role of the radiographer, his duties, requirements, and responsibilities as they pertain to the work environment under the direction of a forensic pathologist.	Objectives At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to: List 3 milestones in the evolution of forensic radiography Describe the physical and mental requirements of the radiographer working in forensic medicine. Describe the radiographic protocols for unnatural deaths. State the difference between the cause of and the manner of death. Describe the purpose of an autopsy in a death investigation. Explain the difference between blunt force and sharp force injury. Explain what is meant by the "Battered Child Syndrome". Describe 3 locations of skeletal injury in child abuse. Explain 3 uses of forensic odontology. Explain 3 uses of radiography in the identification of skeletal remains. Explain the role of entomology in forensic medicine.
Who Should Attend Radiologic Technologists Radiology Administrators Clinical Instructors Vendor Personnel	Outline Introduction to Forensic Radiography Historiical milestones Uses of forensic radiography Cause vs. manner of death Role of autopsy in forensic medicine The Working Environment Employment opportunities Imaging protocols Required knowledge and responsibilities Coping with the work environment and the variable conditions of the deceased Traumatic Injury Blunt and sharp force injury Vehicular accidents Industrial accidents Firearm injuries Thermal burns The Battered Child Syndrome Miscellaneous injuries Forensic Specialities that Interface with Radiology Odontology Anthropology Entomology
About the Speaker Paul F. Laudicina, M.A., R.T.(R), BCFE, DABFE, FACFE Paul has recently been named one of the 25 Most Influential Technologists by RT Image magazine. Honored as having gone above and beyond the call of duty and making great strides in his profession. Paul is a Professor Emeritus at the College of DuPage in Wheaton, Illinois and brings more than 46 years in extensive knowledge and experience of forensic and trauma radiography. He has lectured and published extensively in radiologic technology including a major reference text entitled �Applied Pathology for Radiographers�, as well as, co-authoring �Applied Angiography for Radiographers. He formerly authored a column in ADVANCE magazine called �Forensics Corner�. He served as the Deputy Coroner and forensic radiographer for DuPage County for 29 years. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and also is a Fellow in the American College of Forensic Examiners. Paul is currently teaching at Long Beach City College.
Continuing Education Credits This program can provide up to 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit recognized by the ARRT for radiologic technologists, and credit from various licensure states. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the seminar. All attendees must attend the entire seminar to receive full credit.
Institutional Requirements A meeting room or class room Promotion of the event to internal staff An on-site meeting coordinator Audio-visual equipment - Laser pointer - Screen - Microphone
Contact for Schedule and Pricing Contact Brian Smallcombe at MTMI for more information or to schedule your in-service program. Call (800)765-6864 X238 or email brians@mtmi.net

MTMI Inservice Programs