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National Center on Forensics: Alabama Breath Testing Operator Recertification

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Alabama Breath Testing Program. You will learn about the legal statutes and administrative codes that govern the program, as well as the step-by-step process of administering breath tests. The course will also delve into factors that can affect breath test results and discuss potential solutions. Finally, you will gain a clear understanding of what a Certificate of Analysis can be used to prove in court.
February 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Death Investigation

Essentials of Death Investigation is a free, on-demand course ideal for professionals in forensic science, law enforcement, and legal fields. This course will provide a foundational understanding of death investigation procedures. You will learn about the role of the medical examiner and the process for submitting both decedents and associated evidence. The course will also cover best practices for securing a scene, handling evidence, and maintaining the chain of custody. Additionally, you will explore the types of evidence used to determine time, cause, and manner of death.
November 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Drug Chemistry

Essentials of Drug Chemistry will provide a comprehensive understanding of toxicology evidence. You will learn about the various types of toxicological evidence commonly accepted by laboratories, as well as the proper procedures for collecting, packaging, labeling, and submitting such evidence. The course will also delve into the laboratory analysis process for toxicology evidence, exploring the techniques used to identify and quantify different substances. Additionally, you will gain insights into current toxicological trends related to overdoses and the types of cases commonly submitted to toxicology analysis laboratories.
June 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Firearm/Tool Mark

Essentials of Firearm/Tool Mark is a course on firearms evidence analysis, where you will gain expertise in the handling, analysis, and understanding of firearms evidence in forensic investigations. This course is an on demand self-paced course that offers a comprehensive exploration of the types of firearms evidence accepted by laboratories, including techniques for collecting, packaging, and labeling, as well as a look at the laboratory analysis process. Additionally, you will learn about the emerging trends in firearms case submissions to analysis labs, providing a current perspective on the field. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
February 24, 2025 to December 29, 2025, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Forensic Biology

Essentials of Forensic Biology is tailored to enhance your skills in handling and analyzing biological evidence. In this course, you'll delve into the various types of biological evidence accepted in laboratories, and learn the critical processes of collecting, packaging, and labeling to ensure evidence integrity. We will guide you through the laboratory analysis techniques for biological evidence, and introduce you to the latest emerging areas in Forensic Biology. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
March 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Essentials of Forensic Toxicology

This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of toxicology evidence. You will learn about the various types of toxicological evidence commonly accepted by laboratories, as well as the proper procedures for collecting, packaging, labeling, and submitting such evidence. The course will also delve into the laboratory analysis process for toxicology evidence, exploring the techniques used to identify and quantify different substances. Additionally, you will gain insights into current toxicological trends related to overdoses and the types of cases commonly submitted to toxicology analysis laboratories. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours
March 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025, Online session available to start anytime!

National Center on Forensics: Oral Fluid Testing in DUID Investigations

Law enforcement officers face the challenge of ensuring the safety of motorists, particularly when dealing with drivers who are under the influence of drugs that cannot be detected through a breathalyzer test. To address this issue, new roadside screening instruments have been developed to identify these drugs in oral fluid samples. Certified officers can now use these instruments, similar to how a breathalyzer is employed to detect alcohol in breath. If you have a myBama ID, this course will be added to your Blackboard account within 48 hours. If you do not have a myBama ID, credentials for the course will be sent separately, within 48 hours.
March 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025, Online session available to start anytime!