FOR5017 Disaster victim identification (DVI): Principles and methods

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Evaluate the core elements of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) principles and methods in odontology investigations following natural and man-made mass fatality incidents;

2. 2

   Analyse the role the forensic odontologist plays in each of the 5 phases of a DVI operation;

3. 3

   Outline procedures and apply skills in the operation of the common computer based systems used during a DVI operation;

4. 4

   Competently apply international protocols, standards, charting methods and the Interpol forms that are used during a DVI incident;

5. 5

   Work within the various cultural, religious and legal frameworks in which international DVI incidents may occur;

6. 6

   Employ advanced imaging modalities, such as CT technology to DVI scenarios;