This one-day introduction to Blood Pattern Analysis (BPA) on clothing covers a broad idea of what to expect when an incident involves violence and a bleeding injury and how blood can be deposited onto clothing as well as the types of stain or pattern which can be observed.
This course is ideal for those who wish to obtain a greater awareness of blood pattern analysis on clothing and how it can be used in forensic investigations. This includes:
We have designed this course for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying Forensic Biology or Forensic Science.
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.
The course will be delivered by our own highly experienced blood pattern analysis scientists, who will provide an awareness of blood pattern analysis on clothing and an understanding of its strengths and limitations in forensic investigations.
The Blood Pattern Awareness Clothing course will include the following:
- Overall awareness of blood pattern analysis - including its uses and limitations
- Principles and theory
- Different pattern types, including different surface types and their effect on blood pattern
- Blood enhancement
- Strengths and limitations of blood pattern analysis on clothing and other items
- Alteration of blood patterns post incident
- Practical exercises in blood dynamics, reconstruction and clothing/weapon items
- Mixture of lectures and practical
- Documentation and reporting
- DNA sampling
- Case studies
Yes. We can offer training in all areas of forensic science and so please call us on 01235 774870 to discuss your requirements.
Forensic Access has been a market leader for 35 years, providing bespoke training both in the UK and abroad.
This is a full one-day course