About this module
The forensics sector has changed significantly with the introduction of new regulatory codes of practice and revised standards in forensic recovery and analysis.
Forensic Focus Limited and the University of Derby are combining their forensics expertise to ensure that you are aware of the changes, understand how they affect your methods and processes and are able to comply with the latest standards.
By the end of each course you will:
- Have a thorough understanding of the ISO17025, ILAC G19 and the Forensic Regulators Codes of Practice and how these relate to the specific area of forensic recovery/analysis.
- Understand the role of the Quality Manager and the Technical Manager.
- Be able to write a quality manual and technical documents for the specific area of forensic recovery/analysis to the quality required by ISO17025.
- Be able to implement processes to ensure the ongoing improvement, development and management of validated methods, processes, services and staff to satisfy the requirements of ISO17025 with respect to the specific area of forensic recovery/analysis.
Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
Find out more about LBR at Find out more at www.derby.ac.uk/lbr.
Continuing Professional Development
CPD is a core element of every health and social care professional's development journey. We have CPD modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (levels 6 and 7), which have all been tailored to meet the needs of practitioners and managers working within the health and social care sectors. We have modules to suit nurses, occupational therapists, hand therapists, radiographers, psychotherapists, and those working within complementary therapies.
Start date: January to June, please see Learning outcomes for individual start dates.
Module level: Level 4
Our two day courses target specific areas in Forensic Science:
Achieving ISO17025 in DNA and Trace Evidence Recovery
Achieving ISO17025 in Finger and other Mark Development Techniques
- 6 and 7 February 2013
- 5 and 6 March 2013 or
- 3 and 4 April 2013
Achieving ISO17025 in Finger and other Mark Identification
- 8 and 9 May 2013 or
- 4 and 5 June 2013
The courses are a must for Quality Managers, Technical Managers and a range of roles within the field of Forensics from Laboratory Managers to fingerprint experts and senior CSIs.
Book your place online or please contact Louise Brown on 01332 591992 or email ehs.ps@derby.ac.uk
Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.
Studying via LBR
If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands you may be eligible for fee-free access to out LBR modules. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply. Find out more at www.derby.ac.uk/lbr
Self-funded CPD
If you're self-funding, then the team you need to contact depends upon how you wish to study. Some modules are available online whereas others are studied on campus, through distance learning or a mixture of the two.
