FFLM Course in General Forensic Medicine
Our upcoming General Forensic Medicine training course will run in September 2027 and is designed for newly appointed or aspiring forensic physicians, nurses, and paramedics.
This five‑day blended learning programme combines both in‑person and remote teaching. The face‑to‑face sessions will take place from Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 September ; virtual venue to be confirmed , followed by virtual delivery on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 September.
Throughout the week, attendees will explore key areas of General Forensic Medicine, building confidence and practical skills through a blend of structured teaching, guided discussion, and case‑based learning.
The programme will cover five core modules:
- Module 1: Role of the Healthcare Professional (HCP) working in a multidisciplinary team; Personal safety and conflict resolution; Consent, confidentiality and ethics; Safeguarding.
- Module 2: Fitness to detain, transfer and record-keeping; Fitness to interview and charge; Administering medication; Assessment of mental health and fitness to release.
- Module 3: Traffic medicine – procedures under the Road Traffic Acts; Substance use disorders; forensic science and sampling.
- Module 4: Documentation, interpretation and management of injuries; Management of alleged restraint injuries; HCP at the scene of death; Death in custody and the Independent Investigation of Deaths in Custody.
- Module 5: Statement writing; The Court system.
The final day includes two assessments to complete the course:
- Single Best Answer Question Paper — a written test where candidates answer a series of questions, each with five possible options to choose from.
- Virtual Courtroom Presentation — a simulated court scenario in which candidates are examined and cross‑examined on a case provided at the start of the course.
To book your place, please click “Continue to booking” on the right-hand side. Please note that spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Those who attend the FFLM Course in General Forensic Medicine are eligible for a 10% discount on FFLM membership fees for the first year (if they choose to join).
If you have any questions, please contact forensic.medcine@fflm.ac.uk.
The FFLM Refund and Cancellation Policy can be found here.