Course Overview
This course covers the forensic evaluation and documentation of injuries. It is designed to provide the medical, scientific and forensic principles relevant to the forensic health care of and investigation into both the fatalities of and survivors of injuries and trauma. Key topics include assessment and evaluation of various types of trauma - (blunt, sharp, gunshot, motor vehicle, pediatric, fire/thermal), the pathology of wounds, legal aspects of injury documentation, and trauma-informed care. Students will participate in online discussions, weekly quizzes, and mid-term and final assignments. Upon completion of this course, students will earn a digital badge titled "Forensic Injury Documentation and Evaluation"
Prerequisite(s)
- FSCT 7810 or permission of the Forensics Department
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$835.97
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Compare characteristics of blunt and sharp injuries, gunshot wounds, and wounds related to motor vehicles, fires, and pediatric settings.
- Assess the mechanisms of injuries and differentiate patterns of injuries from patterned injuries.
- Apply forensic evaluation techniques to both living patients and fatalities.
- Document wounds and injuries for forensic purposes.
- Describe the medicolegal significance of documenting intentional and unintentional injuries.
- Describe strategies for trauma scene management and trauma-informed care.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of FSCT 7830 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93286
Dates
Mar 01 - Apr 30 Loading
- CRN 93286
- $835.97 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 01 - Apr 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- This is an ONLINE, asynchronous course; however, it is not self-paced. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have weekly readings, discussions, quizzes, and a mid-term and final assignment to complete (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or on a particular day). There is no required textbook. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. Departmental approval needed. Please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca with your BCIT student A0# if you have completed FSCT 7810 or FSCT 7840 or are working in a FNE/SANE position.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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