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Academic Programs - Short Course
Postmortem CT InterpretationCourse Convenor
This intensive short course is designed for forensic pathologists (incl. trainees) andradiologists (incl. trainees) with an interest in forensic imaging, as well as radiographersand general pathologists.
The course consists of preliminary half-day introduction to CT imaging for pathologists, andforensic pathology for radiologists. This is followed by 3 mornings of didactic lectures onthe principles and practice of post-mortem CT and the application of CT techniques todeath investigation with "hands-on" sessions in the afternoons.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform image manipulation on thin-clientworkstations and work up real forensic cases pertinent to the morning's lectures. A tour ofthe mortuary-based CT facility at VIFM will also be available.
Course Description
Course Objectives
a basic understanding of the physics and principles of CT scanning; confidence in viewing postmortem CT images;an understanding of the artefacts associated with CT scanning;knowledge of postmortem CT correlates of the pathological artefacts of death;the ability to recognize forensically significant CT findings in all anatomical areas;the ability to integrate CT findings into the work practices of a forensic pathologist andunderstand the benefits and limitations of postmortem CT to a forensic pathologist;awareness of newer postmortem CT techniques such as angiography and guided-biopsy;the ability to perform CT image manipulation on a thin-client workstation; and familiarity with Victoria's coronial system and the impact that CT scanning has on deathinvestigation.
At the end of the course participants will have:
Dr Chris O'Donnell
Consultant ForensicRadiologist,
Victorian Institute of ForensicMedicine.
Adjunct Senior Lecturer,Department of Forensic
Medicine, Monash University.
Terms & Conditions: Registrations are limited to 24 attendees and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Registrations will close once this quota has been reached. Should the coursefail to attract more than 10 registrations 2 weeks prior to the start date, the course will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation full refunds will be processed. Refunds will not be given ifcancellations are advised less than seven days prior to the event. A colleague is welcome to attend in your place. Refunds need to be received in writing to [email protected]. The programis accurate at the time of publication. It may be subject to change. If there is substantial changes the participants will be notified.
Plueckhahn Theatre,
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.
65 Kavanagh Street,
Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, 3006.
Please Note: There is no on-site parking available.
Please visit our website to find nearby parking and
accommodation: https://www.vifm.org/contact
LocationCost
morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch
certificate of attendance
group dinner
Registration fee:
$2,750 (includes GST).
Includes;
How To RegisterTo register please visit:
www.shop.monash.edu/postmortem-ct-interpretation-short-course.html
For more information or any queries please contact [email protected] course is eligible for 28 Scientific hours / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Course Dates
Monday 13th July - Thursday 16th July 2020.
Dr Chris O’Donnell is a medicalgraduate of the University ofMelbourne, working as a clinicalradiologist with an interest in MRI. He has since applied his expertisein cross-sectional imaging to thedeceased. Following installation ofa CT scanner in the mortuary of theVictorian Institute of ForensicMedicine in 2005, well over 60,000deceased persons have beenscanned. The success of these imagingtechniques in death investigationhas encouraged Victorianlegislators to enshrine medicalimaging in the 2008 Coroners Act. Dr O’Donnell continues to exploreapplications of CT in the deceasedand its use in expert evidence.
Victorian Institue of Forensic Medicine - www.vifm.orgDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Monash Univeristy - www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/forensic
Lunch and Registration
Welcome
Introduction to Radiology
Basics of CT
AFTERNOON TEA
Postmortem Radiology
The preliminary examination
How to use syngo.via®
Closing comments
DRINKS
Course Programme
12:00 - 13:15
13:15 - 13:30
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:00
17:00 - 17:15
17:15
DAY 1 Monday 13th July 2020
Radiologists Session
DAY 1 Monday 13th July 2020
Pathologists Session
Lunch and Registration
Welcome
Medico-legal death investigation and
the forensic pathologist
Autopsies - the whats, who's and whys
Artefacts of death
AFTERNOON TEA
Postmortem Radiology
The preliminary examination
How to use syngo.via®
Closing comments
DRINKS
12:00 - 13:15
13:15 - 13:30
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
15:30 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:00
17:00 - 17:15
17:15
DAY 2 Tuesday 14th July 2020
08:00 - 08:30
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
Group A
14:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
17:00 - 17:30
Group B
14:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:30
All Groups
17:30 - 17:40
Light Breakfast
Introduction to post-mortem imaging
Artefacts of death on PMCT
MORNING TEA
PMCT in the chest
PMCT in the brain
LUNCH and/or visit to the mortuary CT
Workstation brain, chest and artefacts
AFTERNOON TEA
PMCT angiography
PMCTA - how we do it
PMCT angiography
PMCTA - how we do it
AFTERNOON TEA
Workstation brain, chest and artefacts
Conclusion and summary of the day
08:00 - 08:30
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
Group A
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:30
Group B
14:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:30
All Groups
17:30 - 17:40
18:00
Light Breakfast
Pathologists perspective on PMCTA
PMCT in the abdomen and pelvis
MORNING TEA
PMCT in paediatrics incl. NAI
PMCT in the MSK system incl.
the spine
LUNCH and/or visit to the mortuary CT
PMCT in DVI
Forensic aspects of PMCT
AFTERNOON TEA
Workstation abdo, MSK, paeds
Workstation abdo, MSK, paeds
AFTERNOON TEA
PMCT in DVI
Forensic aspects of PMCT
Conclusion and summary of the day
Dinner @ Script Restaurant Southbank
DAY 3 Wednesday 15th July 2020
Victorian Institue of Forensic Medicine - www.vifm.orgDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Monash Univeristy - www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/forensic
DAY 4 Thursday 16th July 2020
Light Breakfast
Expert Evidence and PMCT
Presentation of PMCT to court
Free time on workstations
MORNING TEA
Quiz
Quiz
MORNING TEA
Free time on workstations
LIGHT LUNCH
Review of workstation cases
Conclusion and course summary
Course Programme
08:00 - 08:30
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Group A
09:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 13:00
Group B
09:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 13:00
All Groups
13:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:30
15:30 - 15:45
Testimonials
'The Postmortem CT Interpretation
course is interesting, challenging,
and enjoyable. It's presented in a
logical style that maximizes the
retention of key practice principles'
Dr Heidi Vogelbusch
