About this Program

 It will present an overview of forensic imaging and techniques on how to produce quality diagnostic images under challenging times. Participants will leave the seminar with a better understanding of Cause and Manner of Death through the use of radiographs in a post-mortem environment. This program will be presented in a case-based approach which increases student learning outcomes.  

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • develop working knowledge of the legal systems related to categorizing death.
  • understand the manner of death with use of radiographs.
  • identify effective technique factors with post mortem radiographs.
  • State the scientific use of radiographs for ante-mortem and post-mortem identification.
  • determine investigative technique used and scope of investigations.
  • obtain knowledge from a case-based approach which increases student learning outcomes.

Schedule

In-person and live webinar options

8:00 am

Registration and Coffee

8:30 am

Introduction to Forensic Imaging

  • Explanation of Coroner/Medical Examiner System
10:00 amInformal Discussion and Break

10:15 am

Comparing Techniques with Different Body Mass

  • Decomposition
  • Drowning
  • Mummification
12:00 pmLunch (on your own)

1:00 pm

A Case by Case Approach - Cause of Death 

  • Sharp force injuries
  • Blunt force injuries
  • Bodies found in the water

3:00 pmInformal Discussion and Break

3:15 pm

A Case by Case Study Approach from Death Scene Investigation and Manner of Death Utilizing Radiographs
Categories:

  • Natural
  • Accident
  • Suicide
  • Homicides
  • Undetermined

4:30 pm

Adjourn

 

Audience

Who should attend?

  • Radiologic Technologists
  • Crime Scene Investigators
  • Educators
  • Medical Imaging Specialists

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Karen Jazowski

Karen Jazowski

BS, ARRT

Karen has been in the forensic field for 35 years as a forensic pathology assistant and an educator.  Her experiences as an educator include being an adjunct faculty member at College America, Fort Collins for eight years. Karen has also educated technologists, interns, residents, forensic fellows, and law enforcement personnel for 21 years as the Manager of Morgue Operations for the Denver Medical Examiner’s Office.  She was instrumental in the process of the Denver office becoming accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. Becoming a Radiologic Technologist at that time, she then incorporated her knowledge of forensics with forensic radiology.  

Her passion for teaching is focusing on sharing her experiences and knowledge of forensics with technologists in a fashion that enlightens the day-to-day operations in the morgue.  She is a member and presenter for the Colorado Society of Radiologic Technologists.  She has been a member of the Disaster Mortuary Operation Response Team/ Region VIII for the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the past 20 years. 

 

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 8 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states.  Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada.  You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.  

Tuition

Convenient payment options available

AudiencePriceEarly PriceMember PriceMember Early Price
Technologist$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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Early Pricing Guidelines

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance for the program.

Cancellation Policy

Seminars/Webinars 8 hours of credit or more

Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the program will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the program starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets. In case of cancellation of a program for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets. When offered, WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.