Course overview
This course covers areas such as: history and role of forensic odontology in community dentistry, legal systems and role and jurisdiction of Courts of Law, the coronial system and practice of the Coroner's Office, expert evidence, methods of investigation of civil and criminal matters, relationship of police to forensic odontology, preservation and recovery of dental evidence from scenes, principles and techniques of video and computer imaging in cranio-facial superimposition, age estimation techniques, procedures for investigation of bite-marks and the principles of disaster victim identification.
Course learning outcomes
- Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the methods and principles of forensic odontology and how these can be applied to criminal and coronial investigations
- Be able to explain the hierarchy of the Australian Legal System and to outline the Acts that are applicable to the practice of forensic odontology
- Be able to contrast the system of law in Australia with that of other countries
- Be able to recognise personal limitations and scope of practice of forensic odontology and know when to seek advice or refer to another speciality appropriately
- To be able to outline the principles of formulating protocols to meet current internationally accepted best practice in forensic odontology including OHWS considerations
- Be able to implement methodology that achieves an outcome to the required standard expected by the appropriate judicial authority
- Be able to analyse, compare, and contrast data sets to achieve a conclusion which meets scientific scrutiny
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 59235
Section 01CW
Size 30
Available 30
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 29570
Section 01CW
Size 30
Available 27
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