FOR1002

Injury interpretation ( 8 points, SCA Band 3, 0.167 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor D Wells

Offered:
Clayton Full year 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: The unit focuses on the issues surrounding the interpretation of injuries. Areas include the pathophysiology of injuries with particular reference to the anatomical, physiological and pathological principles; issues in documentation (including photography), injury patterns and circumstances of causation are also addressed.

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be expected to: 1. display an understanding of the pathophysiology of injuries; 2. show familiarity with the factors limiting accurate injury interpretation; 3. interpret the forces producing injuries; 4. apply the principles of forensic photography; 5. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the classification of injuries; 6. be able to accurately document injuries; 7. analyse and interpret mechanisms and circumstances by which the injuries were sustained.

Assessment: Case studies (40%), Assignment (25%), Case Book (20%), Oral presentation (15%)