Human Skeletal Anatomy and Comparative Anatomy – Forensic Practitioners

• Forensic Practitioners
• Scientific Support Managers
• Forensic Service Managers

The aims of this course: 

1. To provide an introduction and overview of the techniques used by Forensic Anthropologists to identify human vs non-human skeletal remains
2. To assist police personnel and forensic practitioners in making an initial on scene assessment as to whether or not skeletal remains may be human or non-human before seeking professional advice
3. Understand how our bones develop and change appearance as we age.

Course Modules:

• Understand the role of a Forensic Anthropologist
• Introduction to human skeletal identification – including adult vs juvenile human remains
• Introduction to identifying human vs non-human skeletal remains
• Practical sessions which put theory into practice with access to an extensive non-human and archaeological human skeletal collection.

How long does this course last?

This is a full one-day course.

How is payment made for the course?

Please email our Forensic Training Manager at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.

Do you offer bespoke training?

Yes. We can offer training in all areas of forensic science and so please email us at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to discuss your requirements.